GUIDANCE COUNSELOR - .8 FTE NOY Guidance

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Job Description

Peter Noyes Elementary School is seeking a Guidance Counselor who will perform the job duties listed below:

-Implement and oversee elementary school guidance program that provides students with a safe and non-judgmental way to voice

concerns or worries.

-Create and Implement goals for students on IEP and 504 plans.

-Assist school administrators and educators with planning and carrying out school-related programs and events.

-Analyze student performance in the classroom to provide guidance and identify potential problems.

-Develop strong professional relationships with students to help serve them better, both academically and emotionally.

-Help students develop academic plans in accordance with their skills, talents and strengths

-Work collaboratively with the school nurse and other supportive staff

-Facilitate crisis intervention and prevention programs.

-Communicate with teachers, parents and administrators on an ongoing basis about behavioral and academic problems Position Type:

Full-time

Positions Available:

1

Welcome to Peter Noyes Elementary School!

Students at the Peter Noyes School will strive to reach their highest individual academic potential. They will become readers, writers, communicators - mathematically, scientifically and technologically able. Students will gain a facility for and appreciation of the arts. They will be able to think, problem solve, question and take intellectual risks. Students will be able to learn both independently and cooperatively. Students will emerge as curious, confident, life-long learners.

Core values: Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Achievement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sudbury Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Job Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

1.Master’s degree in counseling/mental health;

2.Supervised experience within the last five years as an elementary school level counselor, school psychologist, adjustment counselor (intern or apprentice in the area of guidance);

3.Massachusetts certification as a school guidance counselor, school adjustment counselor, and/or school psychologist;

4.Familiarity with the regulations pertaining to Chapter 766;

5.Knowledge and skills in working as a member of a multidisciplinary team;

6. Experience with children with social, emotional, and behavioral regulation challenges;

7. Familiarity with the needs of children on the autism spectrum and related sensory and/or emotional regulation challenges;

8. Creating and Implementing goals for students on IEP and 504 plans.

9. Experience working with families and accessing services of community and outside agencies;

10.Experience with diverse populations and commitment to Sudbury goals of diversity and inclusion;

11.Possess those personal and professional characteristics necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position.

12.Serve as a liaison between families and school

At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred

Master degree preferred

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Company info

Sudbury Public Schools
Phone : 978-443-1085
Fax : 978-443-6310
Website : http://www.sudbury.k12.ma.us/