What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Counselor Grade 6 - Long Term Substitute position at Westford Public Schools?
LONG TERM SUB ASSIGNMENT THROUGH END OF YEARStrong candidates will demonstrate: * Desire and ability to work with students at the specified age level with diverse backgrounds and levels of ability toward accomplishing their educational goals * Empathy and sensitivity to others' needs * Strong organizational skills * Strong interpersonal skills * Be able to recognize when and what type of intervention is needed to support students academic and social-emotional learning. * A growth mindset * Flexibility and adaptability * Strong written, verbal and presentation skills * Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, school administrators and other staff, including the ability to discuss topics which may be sensitive * Creativity, enthusiasm and dedicationSchool Counselor Job Responsibilities: * Delivers a school counseling curriculum to students, assessing student abilities, interests and achievement to help them make decisions about their future * Provides brief counseling to address social and emotional concerns and appropriately refers students to health specialists as needed * Recognize and respond to student mental health needs and assist students and families seeking resources * Share strategies to support student achievement and success with parents/caregivers, teachers, other educators and community organizations * Lead, advocate and collaborate to promote equity and access for all students * Provide academic advising and facilitate secondary planning * Coordinate and lead orientation, placement and academic advising for new students * Interpret student records * Advocate for students at individual education plan meetings and other student-focused meetings * Establish a rapport with every student for whom they are responsible * Provides individual student planning and responsive services to support students and their families regarding academic matters * Teach Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum to grade level studentsEducation, Experience, and Licensing Requirements: * Masters degree in school counseling * DESE certification/licensure and related continuing education requirements * Uphold ASCA ethical and professional standards
