What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Adjustment Counselor position at Weymouth Public Schools?
Middle School Adjustment Counselor
Responsibility :
The School Adjustment Counselor is directly responsible to the School Principal.
Qualifications :
- Must be licensed as a Social Worker / Adjustment Counselor with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- Must hold a Master's degree or higher
- Clinical experience preferred
- Experience working with students diagnosed with social emotional disabilities
- Counseling background in Guidance or Adjustment.
General Duties :
The School Adjustment Counselor contributes to student success in visible and meaningful ways. The School Adjustment Counselor supports a comprehensive developmental counseling program for all students 9-12 to improve the educational outcomes of students especially students who are experiencing barriers to learning. School Adjustment Counselors structures activities to meet the needs of students; collaborates with teachers, staff, and parents to enhance their effectiveness in helping students; and works in harmony with the school staff to promote the total elementary school program and student achievement.
The Weymouth Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and selects the best matched individual for the job based upon job related qualifications, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or membership in any group protected under federal, state or local equal opportunity laws.
