Full Time Educational Counselor

Mass General Brigham•Arlington, MA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The School Counselor provides ongoing academic, pragmatic, and social-emotional support to students with complex learning profiles throughout the school day, according to program needs. The role provides instructional support inside and outside the classroom and, with supervision, designs and implements activities or classes as needed. The counselor collaborates with academic and clinical team members, attends meetings, completes student-related documentation, and prepares and maintains classrooms and the school milieu in a child-centered, therapeutic school setting. This position requires patient care and is onsite at 11 Hillside Avenue, with a 40-hour workweek on the day shift.

Requirements

Experience with children and/or adolescents is preferred; 0–1 year is listed.
Flexibility, a collaborative mindset, and willingness to learn.
Ability to work collaboratively with academic and clinical team members.
Commitment to professional growth and competency.
Exhibits positive behavior toward students, parents, and staff.
Responsiveness to issues presented in supervision.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Education is preferred.
Experience with children and/or adolescents (0–1 year preferred).

Responsibilities

Support teachers in implementing curriculum.
Help teachers, clinicians, and administrators maintain a safe and nurturing environment.
Provide academic support, accommodations, and modifications as needed.
Facilitate students’ transitions between classes and throughout the building.
Supervise and implement coverage activities during staff absences.
Supervise students in all school locations as needed, including during arrival and dismissal.
Provide ongoing social-emotional support to students in the classroom and milieu.
Design and implement activities or classes with supervision, if needed.
Complete student-related documentation as necessary.
Prepare and maintain the milieu and classrooms for daily use.
Proctor testing sessions and provide IEP-mandated accommodations as required.
Model appropriate social cues and body language and provide social-pragmatic support as needed.