Afterschool Program Adjustment Counselor South Street Early Learning Center

Fitchburg Public Schools 

Afterschool Program Adjustment Counselor

South Street Early Learning Center

$35/hour

Job Details:

The Afterschool Program Adjustment Counselor provides individual and group counseling to students, focusing on social, emotional, and academic support. Whether working with students in special or general education, your goal is to foster a positive and nurturing environment. Additionally, you offer guidance to faculty and staff, addressing social-emotional and mental health needs during the summer programs. Your expertise contributes to a holistic approach to student well-being.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university; Master's Degree in the area of social work/counseling or related field preferred;
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary license in this area: 
• School Adjustment Counselor/School Social Worker (PK-12)
• SEI Endorsement
• Previous experience in implementing after-school activities for children is preferred;
• Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations preferred;
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents ;
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders;
• Belief in the commitment to increasing personal growth, both academic and social-emotional, to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student;
• Certified in CPR and First Aid preferred;
• Preference will be given to staff members currently employed as a counselor in FPS;
• Applicants must commit to being present for the full duration of the program. 

Responsibilities:

The SSELC Afterschool Program Adjustment Counselors will:

• Provide individual and group counseling to students in need, both in special and general education;
• Provide social, emotional, and academic support to students;
• Provide daily therapeutic support to students in urgent need;
• Provide assistance and guidance to faculty and staff related to social-emotional and mental health needs of all students;
• Function as a resource to students, families and colleagues in the areas of student social, emotional and behavioral health;
• Demonstrate expertise in the understanding of child development and the impact of social determinants of health on student wellbeing;
• Provide consultation and support to staff with crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills;
• Design and implement preventative interventions to address social and emotional needs that impact student progress and achievement;
• Other duties as assigned

All program hours must be during out-of-school time. All duties must be performed during non-contractual hours.

Staff Training & Program Schedule:

Hours: 

South Street Early Learning Center: 2:40 - 4:40 PM

Total Compensation: Not To Exceed (NTE) 164 hours $35/hr Not To Exceed (NTE): $5,740. This amount includes all program time as well as all prep and wrap-up required - Stipends require a Request for Payment form OR Time Sheets to be submitted bi-weekly.

Terms of Employment/Salary/Work Year:

As negotiated by the Fitchburg School Committee and the Fitchburg Education Association (FEA).

This is a retirement-eligible stipend.

Reports to:      SSELC Coordinator/21st Century Administrator

Evaluated by:  SSELC Coordinator/21st Century Administrator

The responsibilities and duties listed are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required.

Notice of Non-Discrimination
The School Committee’s policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, employees, and the general public with whom it does business. Fitchburg Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or equal treatment in its programs and/or activities in compliance with state and federal law.
Questions related to this policy must be addressed to: The Office of Human Resources, 376 South Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420, HR@Fitchburg.k12.ma.us