What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Adjustment Counselor position at Pilgrim Area Collaborative?
Pilgrim Area Collaborative is a public school program for students with significant learning challenges from primary through high school age. PAC's small, highly specialized, self-contained classrooms are located within public school settings in local South Shore towns. Our programs follow a typical school year calendar & schedule.
We have an anticipated vacancy for a School Adjustment Counselor for the 2024-25 School Year.
The School Adjustment Counselor delivers a comprehensive and complementary rage of services within the Collaborative educational system to include direct and indirect services to students, teachers, administrators, families, surrogate caretakers, and other community and regional agencies. The ideal candidate will be DESE licensed as a School Adjustment Counselor and have experience with students experiencing social/emotional and behavioral challenges.
Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1. Participation in an attendance at student evaluation TEAM Meetings.
2. Assist staff and PAC Executive Director in the referral and classroom placement process. Pertinent information will be provided regarding the student’s history, current and anticipated needs and the appropriateness of existing programs.
3. Confer with staff regarding educational strategies, modifications, and/or techniques.
4. Consult with staff members regarding the social/emotional development of students, making appropriate referrals when deemed necessary.
5. Provide in-service training to staff and will serve as a resource person dispensing information.
6. Conduct evaluations of the social/emotional needs of referred students by collaboration with the student, teacher and family. Classroom observations, and family interviews will be conducted a professional manner.
7. Deliver either individual or group counseling sessions to those students who deviate considerably in social development. Goals and objectives will be developed for the student.
8. Provide support services to parents/caretakers within the framework of parent conferences and/or parent groups. Consultation regarding child development, cognitive and mental capabilities, child management and community resources will be provided.
9. Facilitate the sharing of meaningful information between the educational system and the professional network of physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers.
10. Will be a resource to the community regarding the function and specific services provided by the Pilgrim Area Collaborative.
11. Any other duties as requested by the Program Director and Executive Director.
Interested parties should apply by submitting the following:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Copy of Certification/Licensure
- Transcripts
- Three (3) letters of professional recommendation
