School 1:1 Classroom Support Counselor

Our Open • Walpole, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The 1:1 Classroom Support Counselor works at Clifford Academy, a Massachusetts Chapter 766 special education school, and is primarily responsible for providing individual academic and therapeutic support to students with emotional disabilities. Under the direction of the Supervisor and Principal, the counselor helps maintain a safe and secure school environment and applies the school’s therapeutic mission, treatment philosophy, and educational and behavioral support policies and procedures in the direct care and supervision of students. The position depends on the assigned student continuing to be enrolled at Clifford Academy.

The counselor coordinates with school staff to implement intervention strategies based on students’ IEPs, ICMPs, and treatment plans. The role includes helping students sustain participation in classroom activities through academic support, behavior interventions, and co-regulation strategies, while also supporting classroom groups and collaborating with teaching faculty.

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 the ability to learn new software applications.
• May be required to operate a vehicle.
• May be required to have a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.
• If required to transport clients, must maintain the minimum liability insurance amounts required by The Home and/or applicable regulations, and keep vehicle registration current.

Responsibilities

• Support individual students and classroom groups in maintaining safe, appropriate classroom participation.
• Follow school and program routines and structures, and maintain a general understanding of the student population.
• Build healthy, appropriate relationships with students through daily interactions that support 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 support as needed.
• Assist students with transitions between scheduled school activities.
• Provide First Aid as needed.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, clean, and organized environment in living, dining, educational, and recreational areas.
• Coordinate supervision of students with other staff to ensure adequate coverage.
• 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 on time, including timesheets, daily shift communication logs, behavior data collection, and incident reports.
• Participate in school faculty meetings, trainings, and supervision meetings with the Supervisor and/or Principal.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance are available.
• Up to 15 days of annual time off for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays and 5 sick days.
• Extensive training for new staff.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $3,000 per fiscal year.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• 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