What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Adjustment Counselor position at Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School?
Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School (PVCICS) is a successful K-12th grade regional Chinese language and culture immersion program currently serving almost 600 students from almost 30 communities – most are not ethnically Chinese, nor do they enter with any Chinese language background.
SPECIFIC SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
●Provides counseling support to elementary grade (K-5) students so they attain an optimum level of personal and social adjustment by developing a positive working relationship with the teaching staff and other support service personnel to identify problems, share information and design programs.
●Counsels students individually and in small groups. Must be able to respond to the needs of students with social, emotional and behavioral needs.
●Provides behavior support and programming for students.
●Experience working with a diverse student body.
●Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and supporting agencies concerning the needs and abilities of students.
●Provides professional development for staff around social emotional learning standards in conjunction with the school psychologist.
●Ensure that all activities conform to school guidelines.
●Communicate effectively with all members of the school and community.
●Experience supporting students on 504s/IEPs, delivering direct social, emotional, behavioral services and documenting progress.
●Assists in the admission, record keeping, placement and discharge of students.
●Implements and interprets for students, faculty, and parents evaluative appraisals of students.
●Works collaboratively with teachers and staff to teach and implement social curriculum using Responsive Classroom, Move This World, and other related curriculum.
●Works collaboratively with other counselors to support K-12 age students in entire school.
●Performs other duties common to all staff such as traffic/hall/lunch/recess duty on an as needed basis as requested by the administration.
Qualifications Required:
1. Master's Degree in counseling, social work, education or related field
2. Massachusetts certification or appropriate license as an Adjustment Counselor
3. Experience working with K-12 students in an educational or human services setting.
Preferred Bilingual and bi-literate in Mandarin Chinese and English, but not required.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to info@pvcics.org .
PVCICS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, housing status, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability. We are an equal opportunity employer.
