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Educational Counselor
Arlington, MA 02476
6+ Months Contract
Position: Educational Counselor – Temporary Teaching Assistant (JD attached) in Special Aide Classroom
Role Description: To assist special education teachers at one of our schools in McLean.
Children ages 6-21 on autism spectrum.
Location: Pathways Academy- 11 Hillside Ave, Arlington, MA 02476
Estimated Assignment Length: 6 months, possibly longer
Monday – Friday – approx.. 7:30 – 3:00
Target Pay Rate: Typical rate for counselors in this area is ***–*** per hour.
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Requirements: Please note that the candidate will be required to provide immunization records for MMR, a TB test, and a Flu vaccine.
Working Hours/days:
Specify exact location: Pathways Academy- 11 Hillside Ave, Arlington, MA 02476
The School Counselor provides ongoing academic, pragmatic, and social-emotional support to students with
complex learning profiles throughout the school day as determined by the needs of the program. The School
Counselor provides instructional support to students inside and outside the classroom and designs and
implements activities/ classes. The School Counselor works collaboratively with academic and clinical team
members, attends meetings, and prepares/maintains classrooms to support the development of students in a
child-centered, therapeutic school setting.
Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)
Support teachers in the implementation of curriculum.
Support teachers, clinicians, and administration in maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.
Provide academic support, accommodations, and modifications as needed.
Engage and facilitate students' transitions between classes and throughout the building.
Supervise and implement coverage activities during staff absences.
Supervise students in all school locations as needed, including during arrival and dismissal.
Provide ongoing social-emotional support to students in the classroom and milieu.
With supervision, design and implement activities/ classes, if needed.
Complete student-related documentation as necessary.
Prepare and maintain the milieu and classrooms for use each day.
Proctor testing sessions, providing IEP-mandated accommodations as required.
Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)
Model appropriate social cues and body language and provide social pragmatic support as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualifications
Education
Degree Field of Study
Required/Prefe
rred And/Or
Bachelor's Degree Education preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of Education
requirements?
Yes
Licenses and Certifications
Licenses/Certifications
Required/
Preferred
Work Experience
Preferred
Experience Details Years of Experience Required/
And/Or
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Experience with children and/or adolescents 0-1 year preferred
Flexibility, collaborative mindset, and willingness to learn.
Work collaboratively with academic and clinical team members.
Maintain a commitment to professional growth and competency.
Exhibits positive behavior towards students, parents, and staff.
Responsive to issues presented in supervision.
Physical Requirements
Category:
Healthcare & Safety
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements described here generally represent those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. These duties may not be representative of all positions
within this job description and may vary from time to time based on the role and/or operational needs.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Physical
Requirement N/A = (0%) Rarely (Less
than 2%)
Occasionally
(3-33%)
Frequently
(34-66%)
Constantly
(67-100%) Weight
Standing X
Walking X
Sitting X
Lifting X
Carrying X
Pushing X
Pulling X
Climbing X
Balancing X
Stooping X
Kneeling X
Crouching X
Crawling X
Reaching X
Gross Manipulation
(Handling)
X
Fine Manipulation
(Fingering)
X
Feeling X
Foot Use X
Vision - Far X
Vision - Near X
Talking X
Hearing X
#TB_PH
Job #: 25-46471
Arlington, MA 02476
6+ Months Contract
Position: Educational Counselor – Temporary Teaching Assistant (JD attached) in Special Aide Classroom
Role Description: To assist special education teachers at one of our schools in McLean.
Children ages 6-21 on autism spectrum.
Location: Pathways Academy- 11 Hillside Ave, Arlington, MA 02476
Estimated Assignment Length: 6 months, possibly longer
Monday – Friday – approx.. 7:30 – 3:00
Target Pay Rate: Typical rate for counselors in this area is ***–*** per hour.
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Requirements: Please note that the candidate will be required to provide immunization records for MMR, a TB test, and a Flu vaccine.
Working Hours/days:
Specify exact location: Pathways Academy- 11 Hillside Ave, Arlington, MA 02476
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
The School Counselor provides ongoing academic, pragmatic, and social-emotional support to students with
complex learning profiles throughout the school day as determined by the needs of the program. The School
Counselor provides instructional support to students inside and outside the classroom and designs and
implements activities/ classes. The School Counselor works collaboratively with academic and clinical team
members, attends meetings, and prepares/maintains classrooms to support the development of students in a
child-centered, therapeutic school setting.
Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)
Support teachers in the implementation of curriculum.
Support teachers, clinicians, and administration in maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.
Provide academic support, accommodations, and modifications as needed.
Engage and facilitate students' transitions between classes and throughout the building.
Supervise and implement coverage activities during staff absences.
Supervise students in all school locations as needed, including during arrival and dismissal.
Provide ongoing social-emotional support to students in the classroom and milieu.
With supervision, design and implement activities/ classes, if needed.
Complete student-related documentation as necessary.
Prepare and maintain the milieu and classrooms for use each day.
Proctor testing sessions, providing IEP-mandated accommodations as required.
Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)
Model appropriate social cues and body language and provide social pragmatic support as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualifications
Education
Degree Field of Study
Required/Prefe
rred And/Or
Bachelor's Degree Education preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of Education
requirements?
Yes
Licenses and Certifications
Licenses/Certifications
Required/
Preferred
Work Experience
Preferred
Experience Details Years of Experience Required/
And/Or
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Experience with children and/or adolescents 0-1 year preferred
Flexibility, collaborative mindset, and willingness to learn.
Work collaboratively with academic and clinical team members.
Maintain a commitment to professional growth and competency.
Exhibits positive behavior towards students, parents, and staff.
Responsive to issues presented in supervision.
Physical Requirements
Category:
Healthcare & Safety
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements described here generally represent those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. These duties may not be representative of all positions
within this job description and may vary from time to time based on the role and/or operational needs.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Physical
Requirement N/A = (0%) Rarely (Less
than 2%)
Occasionally
(3-33%)
Frequently
(34-66%)
Constantly
(67-100%) Weight
Standing X
Walking X
Sitting X
Lifting X
Carrying X
Pushing X
Pulling X
Climbing X
Balancing X
Stooping X
Kneeling X
Crouching X
Crawling X
Reaching X
Gross Manipulation
(Handling)
X
Fine Manipulation
(Fingering)
X
Feeling X
Foot Use X
Vision - Far X
Vision - Near X
Talking X
Hearing X
#TB_PH
Job #: 25-46471