Bilingual School Adjustment Counselor (SAC) - (Anticipated)

Waltham Public Schools•Waltham, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to have an individual who can provide social work and personal/mental health counseling services for students, primarily for our Spanish-speaking population of students. The School Adjustment Counselor meets with students to assist them with social, personal, and mental health needs, with the aim of helping each student develop their potential to the fullest.

Requirements

Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, or other related field.
Licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Education as a School Social Worker or School Adjustment Counselor.
Demonstrated subject matter competence, highly qualified, in the area of licensure.
Currency in counseling techniques.
Effective organization of caseload assignments.
Effective diagnostic skills.
Effective instruction in a standards-based classroom.
Promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity.
Effective use of technology.
Fulfillment of professional responsibilities.
Ability to deliver effective counseling to individuals and small groups.
Ability to differentiate counseling to meet student needs.
Ability to administer required student assessments.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
Effective caseload management skills.
Excellent listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
Effective interpersonal skills.
English/ Spanish speaking (fluent)

Responsibilities

Utilizes effective and varied counseling techniques and procedures.
Maintains a pleasant, neat and well-organized office.
Performs scheduled duties promptly.
Fulfills paperwork responsibilities promptly.
Maintains professional competence through in-service educational activities.
Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the content area.
Assumes responsibility for providing a safe, supportive counseling environment for every student.
Relates well to students of varied proficiency.
Supports students to acquire knowledge of and the ability to apply SEL CASEL Core Competencies.
Provides and promotes opportunities for students to develop a wholesome self-concept.
Guides students toward self-control.
Provides effective student structure in the total school setting.
Accepts responsibility for the well-being of each assigned student.
Remains approachable to students and parents, as needed.
Contributes to a positive and effective working relationship between school and home.
Adheres to the academic, ethical and social standards of the profession.
Speaks and writes clearly, understandably and appropriately.
Dresses appropriately and is generally well-groomed.
Accepts constructive criticism.
Applies suggestions for improvement.
Uses confidential information for professional purposes only.
Is equitable and sensitive and responsive to all learners.
Realizes that good attendance is necessary for effective learning.
Participates in ongoing professional development, including all district sponsored initiatives.
Shows evidence of helping to promote positive working relationships with school personnel.
Demonstrates willingness to share and exchange ideas, skills, techniques and materials.
Works effectively with administrative personnel.
Accepts and implements school and district decisions.
Fulfills assigned duties and out-of-class responsibilities.
Complies with school department procedures and school committee policies.
Supervises students and evaluates their progress.