Education: Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work preferred. Bachelor’s degree in those or related fields also considered.

Job Summary: Provide services related to student social, emotional, academic, and life functions and overall well-being. Establish positive, trusting, supporting relationships as a foundation to effectively serving students and their families. Provide resources and teach strategies that promote social skills, peer and adult connection, and individual capacity in a variety of social-emotional, self-advocacy, and school-related competencies.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

Work Environment and Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; occasionally walk and stand. The ability to hear and see in order to communicate effectively as well as communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties; Maintain mental capacity, allowing for effective interaction and communication with others. Ability to manage emotions and provide emotional support during stressful circumstances.

Terms of Employment: Nine (9) months, academic school year

Evaluation: Written evaluation by the SAIL Coordinator in collaboration with Administrative Liaison.