Long-Term Substitute 3 to 5 School Counselor (Lawrence) - Brookline School District
Brookline, MA
About the Job
The 3 to 5 School Counselor will work to advance a shared understanding of the diverse, ever-changing, and complex social and emotional needs of the Lawrence school community. The School Counselor will lead whole-class SEL lessons, participate in and facilitate therapeutic groups, work with students individually, and serve as a liaison for families/caregivers, community stakeholders, teachers, and other staff to best meet the needs of the student body.
The Counselor will work primarily with students in grades 3-5 and will also work in conjunction with the school counselors for grades K to 2 and 6-8, the school adjustment counselor/social worker, the school psychologist, the school nurse, classroom teachers, and school-based administrators.
Responsibilities and Duties
Responsibilities and Duties
- Consult with staff about student needs
- Schedule intake meetings for newly enrolled students
- Collaborates with parents to build partnerships that support school work, behavior, attendance, and student investment.
- Serves as liaison between the school and outside agencies and clinicians as needed to support students
- Acts as a link between home, school, and staff to address issues affecting students and help students maximize their learning potential and cope with these issues.
- Serve as a 504 coordinator for students in grades 3 to 5
- Helps families make appropriate social agency contacts as needed
- Assists individual students directly with adjustment to school
- Participates with other members of the clinical team in case conferences and regular staff meetings
- Provides individual, group, and crisis counseling to students as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the principal or district administration.
- Leads whole-class SEL lessons
- Leads small-group therapeutic interventions.
- Provides individual counseling.
Required Qualifications
- Mass DESE Guidance Counselor or School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor certification
The Public Schools of Brookline is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching or practice to the diversity and excellence of the PSB community.
The Public Schools of Brookline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.
Source : Brookline School District
