What are the responsibilities and job description for the 21st Century Out-of-School Time Adjustment Counselor SY position at Fitchburg Public Schools?

21st Century Out-of-School Time Adjustment Counselor SY 2024-2025

PENDING FUNDING

Multiple Locations :

Crocker Elementary School (1 position)

Memorial Middle School (1 position)

Longsjo Middle School (1 position)

Reingold Elementary School (1 position)

McKay Elementary School (1 position)

As an after-school adjustment counselor, you provide individual and group counseling to students, focusing on social, emotional, and academic support. Whether working with students in special or general education, your goal is to foster a positive and nurturing environment. Additionally, you offer guidance to faculty and staff, addressing social-emotional and mental health needs during the summer programs. Your expertise contributes to a holistic approach to student well-being.

Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university; Master's Degree in the area of social work / counseling or related field preferred;

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary license in this area :

School Adjustment Counselor / School Social Worker (PK-12)

SEI Endorsement

Previous experience in implementing after-school activities for children is preferred;

Knowledge of current education legislation / regulations preferred;

Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents ;

Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders;

Belief in the commitment to increasing personal growth, both academic and social-emotional, to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student;

Certified in CPR and First Aid preferred

Preference will be given to staff members currently employed as a counselor in FPS;

Applicants must commit to being present for the full duration of the program.

Responsibilities :

The 21st Century After School Adjustment Counselors will :

Provide individual and group counseling to students in need, both in special and general education;

Provide social, emotional, and academic support to students;

Provide daily therapeutic support to students in urgent need;

Provide assistance and guidance to faculty and staff related to social-emotional and mental health needs of all students;

Function as a resource to students, families and colleagues in the areas of student social, emotional and behavioral health;

Demonstrate expertise in the understanding of child development and the impact of social determinants of health on student wellbeing;

Provide consultation and support to staff with crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills;

Design and implement preventative interventions to address social and emotional needs that impact student progress and achievement;

Other duties as assigned

All program hours must be during out-of-school time. All duties must be performed during non-contractual hours.

Orientation and Staff Training and Planning : 9 / 16 / 24-9 / 26 / 24 TBD

Academic School Year Program Schedule :

PD & Planning

9 / 16 / 24-9 / 26 / 24

Session 1

9 / 30 / 24-12 / 12 / 24

PD & Planning

12 / 16 / 24-12 / 19 / 24

Session 2

1 / 6 / 25-3 / 20 / 25

PD & Planning

3 / 24 / 25-3 / 27 / 25

Session 3

3 / 31 / 25-6 / 10 / 25

Final PD / Meeting

6 / 11 / 25

Hours :

Crocker / Reingold / McKay 3 : 40pm-5 : 55pm

Memorial : 2 : 05pm-4 : 20pm

Longsjo 2 : 40pm-4 : 55pm

Total Compensation : Not To Exceed (NTE) 334 hours $35 / hr Not To Exceed (NTE) : $11,690.00. This amount includes all program time as well as all prep and wrap-up required - timesheet submission for payment bi-weekly.

Applicants must commit to being present for the full duration of the program.

The responsibilities and duties listed are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required.

Notice of Non-Discrimination The School Committee's policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, employees, and the general public with whom it does business. Fitchburg Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or equal treatment in its programs and / or activities in compliance with state and federal law.

Questions related to this policy must be addressed to : The Office of Human Resources, 376 South Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420, HR@Fitchburg.k12.ma.us

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