School Adjustment Counselor - Interim

WORK YEAR: Interim Position - December 16, 2024 - mid April 2025 THE ROLE: The Education Cooperative Interim School Adjustment Counselor for TEC High School currently serves students in grades 8-12 at 141 Mansion Drive, East Walpole, MA. OUR ORGANIZATION: The Education Cooperative (TEC) is an educational collaborative and 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in E. Walpole, MA that develops and coordinates educational and organizational programs to meet the needs of our 17 member communities and their students in a way that complements and strengthens their school programs and expands opportunities for their students, educators and communities in the most cost effective manner. TEC High School is a DESE-approved Public Day School that provides a student-centered, therapeutic setting and supportive academic experience to adolescents in grades 8-12. Our experienced, DESE-certified classroom teachers and special educators help students master a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, while a full-time licensed clinical staff assists students in reaching their social-emotional development goals. All Teachers are members of the Massachusetts Teacher Retirement System as we are an extension of the Public School System. WHO WE SERVE Students at TEC High School contend with anxiety, depression, ASD, ADHD, mood disorders, and other mental health challenges. Many have significant histories of trauma, experience with bullying, suicidal ideation, self-harm, and school avoidance. Students typically score in the average to above-average intelligence range but may also struggle with executive functioning issues and specific learning disabilities. The majority of our students are college-bound. TEC High School welcomes student enrollment directly from hospitalization or following long-term school absence. Length of enrollment varies; 40-day extended evaluations are an option. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide direct clinical services to students on caseload in alignment with their IEPs Consult and collaborate daily with program staff in order to support development of students’ academic and behavioral skills Communicate with parents/caregivers to ensure an effective partnership between home and school Liaison with sending districts and community providers Co-lead DBT Groups Provide risk assessments Maintain and document relevant student data Provide direct care to students including assessments of new student, treatment plans, progress notes, & IEP Progress Reports Complete all required IEP paperwork in alignment with established timelines Actively participate in special education team meetings Assist the Program Director in the intake of student referrals Participate in staff and other professional development meetings, conferences and other training, such as Safety Care Ability to drive vans as needed Other relevant duties, as assigned KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, & SKILL Strong clinical skills Knowledge of special education laws and procedures Skilled at working with students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs and/or a trauma history Expertise and commitment to creating an environment that is welcoming, safe, supportive, and appropriately challenging for all students Strong verbal and written communication skills Excellent judgment and decision-making skills Ability to think proactively and respond flexibly Able to exhibit a calm, supportive demeanor in the face of unexpected situations or behavior Adept at building strong relationships with students, their families and other community members Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a professional team Technological proficiency - having the necessary skills to produce and maintain reports and communicate electronically Ability to collect, analyze and synthesize assessment and other data Ability to work under time restraints and meet deadlines Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to facilitate group/lecture Understanding of boundaries and ethics