HUDSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HUDSON, MASSACHUSETTS

 

           

Position:                      Adjustment Counselor 0.4 FTE - Mulready Elementary

Reports to:                  Principal of Schools

Approved by:              Brian K. Reagan, Ed.D                                

Revision Date:            July 2024

 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core values of the Hudson Public Schools. We believe that the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to learn. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in education are particularly encouraged to apply.

 

SUMMARY: 

Mulready Elementary School is seeking a 0.4FTE adjustment counselor for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year. We are seeking for this candidate to work 2 full school days at Mulready Elementary Schools. The district can be flexible on days and schedule need be.

 

The School Adjustment Counselor investigates processes of learning and teaching and develops psychological principles and techniques applicable to educational problems to foster intellectual, social, and emotional development of individuals. Analyzes characteristics and adjustment needs of students and recommends educational program to promote maximum adjustment.

 

School Adjustment Counselor Responsibilities:    

  1. Acts as liaison between family and school.
  2. Delivers other counseling activities and programs to support the school community.
  3. Provide strategies for academic and personal/social success; identify and assist students experiencing academic and personal/social difficulties; either individually or in small groups as determined appropriate by the multi-disciplinary team.
  4. Provides services by facilitating small groups and counseling individuals with specific needs
  5. Conducts structured, goal-oriented counseling sessions to meet the identified short-term need of individuals and groups of students.
  6. Delivers prevention, intervention, and crisis management services for students.
  7. Consults and collaborate with teachers, staff, and parents/guardians in understanding and meeting the developmental needs of students.
  8. Participates in consultations with administrators, teachers, parents and others to enhance their work with students.
  9. Conducts or provide opportunities for parent education programs.
  10. Recommends corrective and supportive procedures to teachers, parents, or others.
  11. Assist families in addressing school-related problems and issues.
  12. Assists in locating emergency services for students and families in psychological crisis.
  13. Refers students with critical needs, in consultation with their parents/guardians, to appropriate community resources
  14. Consults and coordinate with in-district professionals such as school psychologists, nurses and administrators; and community-based resources such as outside counselors, service agencies, and physicians.
  15. Cooperates and collaborate with other professionals in enhancing the education of students
  16. Uses program evaluation tools, analyze data and modify the program components as needed to improve student success
  17. May provide short term, diagnostically oriented interventions with students and/or families.
  18. Performs any other duties, etc. as assigned by the Director of Student Services or the Building Principal.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Master’s Degree in social work, or related degree
  2. Massachusetts certification as a Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor
  3. Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations
  4. Ability to use reasoning ability to evaluate information and determine/recommend an appropriate course of action.
  5. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
  6. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in the educational field
  7. Ability to use professional literature, evidence-based research, and continuing education content to make practice decisions.
  8. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form
  9. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups including staff, parents and the general public
  10. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with district level administrators, principals, staff and community members
  11. Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and manage several projects simultaneously
  12. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and DESE policies
  13. Understand confidentiality requirements regarding student records
  14. Ability/willingness to plan, coordinate, conduct and participate in ongoing professional and staff development
  15. Ability to operate a computer and related software including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite
  16. Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (CORI), and fingerprints

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Experience working in an educational setting as a School Adjustment Counselor.
  2. Experience delivering services under the MA Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs (ASCA model) preferred;

 

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move about and may be required to traverse occasionally throughout the school building.  The employee must also often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is expected to lift at least 20 lbs. within the daily classroom routines.  The employee must be able to successfully use classroom equipment and technology. In the classroom, the employee must be able to monitor closely for the purpose of safety and instruction. The employee will be working in a normal school environment with an acceptable level of noise.

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Superintendent of Schools in conjunction with the HEA/HSC Collective Bargaining Agreement.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with HEA/HSC Collective Bargaining Agreement and DESE regulations, 603CMR35.00.

 

Nondiscrimination and Title IX Notice

Hudson Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information in admission, administration of its educational programs, activities, or employment and is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106. The Director of Human Resources, Jennifer Allard, jnallard@hudson.k12.ma.us, 978-567-6100 ext. 41124, has been designated as the Title IX Coordinator. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 to Hudson Public Schools may be referred to Jennifer Allard or to U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Ave., SW Washington, DC 20202-1100, telephone 800-421-3481

 

While performing duties of this job, the employee may often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time. The employee will have also have ample periods of standing and may be required to traverse throughout the building. The employee must frequently use hands and frequently operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e., calculator, copy machine, and computer printer). Physical abilities may also include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, stooping/crouching, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, and near/far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field. Ability must be able to lift and/or push and pull 15 to 20lbs for short periods, and walk up and down stairs several times a day. The employee must be able to communicate effectively with students, staff members, and the public in person and on the telephone.

 

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. If you require an accommodation during the application process or on the job, you are encouraged to reach out to the Human Resources Department- HR@hudson.k12.ma.us