School 1:1 Classroom Support Counselor

Our Open • Plymouth, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Home for Little Wanderers’ COVE School is a co-ed Chapter 766 private special education school on a 53-acre site in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Its mission is to advance students’ academic, social, emotional, physical, and ethical development through academic, therapeutic, and vocational services for day and residential programs.

Under the direction of the Supervisor and Principal, the 1:1 Classroom Support Counselor provides a safe, secure, and supportive school environment and individual academic and therapeutic support to students with emotional disabilities. The Counselor applies the school’s therapeutic mission, treatment philosophy, and educational and behavioral support policies and procedures in direct care and supervision. The role coordinates with school staff to implement intervention strategies based on students’ IEPs, ICMPs, and treatment plans, supporting academic engagement, behavior, co-regulation, and participation in classroom activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of childcare experience in an academic or residential setting with a similar population of children.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, and ability to learn new software applications.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and previous experience utilizing ABA supports is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual academic and therapeutic support to students with emotional disabilities.
• Coordinate with school staff to implement intervention strategies based on students’ IEPs, ICMPs, and treatment plans.
• Use academic support, behavior intervention, and co-regulation strategies to help assigned students participate in classroom activities.
• Support individual students and classroom groups in maintaining safe and appropriate classroom participation.
• Foster appropriate relationships with students through interactions aligned with social, emotional, and behavioral goals in IEPs and treatment plans.
• Coordinate with teaching faculty to plan and participate in individual and small-group activities, with groups of fewer than eight students, in accordance with treatment plans and goals.
• Teach age-appropriate life and social skills through modeling, counseling, and other techniques.
• Participate in groups and activities designed to enhance student growth and development; provide classroom teacher support as needed.
• Assist students with transitions between scheduled school activities.
• Provide First Aid as needed and maintain a safe, supportive environment.
• Help maintain clean, organized living, dining, educational, and recreational areas.
• Ensure adequate student supervision through coordination of care with other staff.
• Provide individual and behavioral support and intervention as trained, including appropriate TCI physical restraint when necessary.
• Coordinate medical and emergency situations with the Principal.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with program staff about students’ positive skills and accomplishments and challenging issues.
• Complete assigned paperwork thoroughly and promptly, including timesheets, daily shift communication logs, behavior data collection, and incident reports.
• Participate in school faculty meetings and trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous time off
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Extensive training for new staff
• Tuition reimbursement
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Employer-paid long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED