What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor, Title I Private School position at Cambridge Public Schools?
Description of Service Opportunity:
Direct Student Support
-Meet with students and parents when counseling support is indicated.
-Meet with groups of students during lunch time as a proactive measure in helping students deal with issues related to social and/or emotional areas.
-Provide crisis support and initial assessment for student safety concerns.
Resource. Information and Communication
-Serve as a resource to Teachers, US/MS Division Director, Curriculum Coordinators, Student Support Team and Parents on developmental, socio-emotional, and psychological issues of students.
-Participate in the Well-being/Student Support Teams in the MS and US.
-Be part of meetings with faculty and staff when discussing student issues.
-Provide guidance and recommendations to Teachers regarding student needs pertaining to wellbeing.
-Serve as a resource to families when well-being concerns arise.
-Assist in providing referrals for out of school mental health resources and provide collateral communication and team support.
-Work with the Division Director to facilitate communication with parents about student behavioral and/or socio-emotional issues.
-Keep teachers informed of student issues as necessary within the limits of confidentiality.
-Help with the coordination and curriculum planning (SEL curriculum) for the MS Advisory program.
-Teach SEL curriculum (such as stress management and mental health awareness) across MS and US grades.
-Provide on campus supervision to Counseling Intern (together with Lower School Counselor).
Administration
-Keep documentation and records regarding all students who receive support. Maintain information with safeguards towards privacy of information in line with professional licensure requirements.
-Keep the MS/US Division Director informed of legal obligations related to the handling of student safety issues.
-Meet regularly with the Wellness & Counseling Team (including Lower School Counselor, Health & Wellness Coordinator/Educator, and Counseling Intern)
Minimum Requirements:
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Length of Contract:
November 18, 2024 to June 13, 2025
Contract Amount:
$60.00 per hourly, Not to exceed $2400.00
Salary : $60
