1.0 FTE School Counselor - 504

Lexington Public Schools•Lexington, MA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 1.0 FTE School Counselor position focused on Section 504 responsibilities. The role involves managing student records, coordinating Section 504 procedures, providing counseling services, and collaborating with various stakeholders to support student social-emotional growth. The position is based on an 184-day work year with salary and benefits determined by the LEA Unit A collective bargaining agreement. The start date is August 31, 2026, with potential salary adjustments based on negotiations.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year experience in school counseling preferred.
MA DESE School Counselor License required.
MA DESE School Adjustment Counselor optional.
Special Education experience preferred.
Clinical Experience preferred.
The ability to work effectively in a team environment and the willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work.
Demonstrated success in mediation and relationship building.
Candidate must be organized, possess strong communication and writing skills, and be able to multitask in a fast paced environment.
Must also possess the knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes as outlined in the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) School Counselor Competencies that are necessary to plan, organize, implement, and evaluate the comprehensive, developmental, results-based school counseling program that aligns with the ASCA National Model.
Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community.

Responsibilities

Maintain building records and documentation for all students eligible under Section 504 in partnership with the LPS data team.
Ensure the implementation of Section 504 procedures in the school building, including coordinating referrals, determining appropriate Section 504 team composition, and facilitating Section 504 evaluations and development of Section 504 plans.
Provide notices and document parental consent.
Assess student needs and monitor progress through observations and data gathering.
Provide individual and group counseling.
Provide post-secondary counseling and academic advice.
Conduct evening presentations/interventions with families.
Maintain a mindset that supports the social-emotional growth of all learners.
Provide crisis intervention, re-entry, and transition support to students, families, and staff in accordance with established LPS protocols.
Partner with colleagues to support schoolwide prevention programming.
Consult and collaborate with administrators, teachers, staff, families, and community-based providers in support of students’ social-emotional needs.
Serve as a referral source and provide resources to students, families, and staff.
Provide academic advice and career counseling.
Provide consultation and training for paraprofessionals and/or other support staff as needed.
Provide caregiver workshops, staff training, and student lessons on social-emotional topics.
Participate in various teams and programs to identify student need and develop appropriate intervention plans, such as Professional Learning Communities, Student Support Teams, Child Study Teams, Mental Health Teams, Data Teams, Child Protection Teams, Section 504, Special Education, etc.
Develop individual social emotional goals for student IEP and compare quarterly progress reports per IEP process.
Participate in professional learning to maintain current with counseling practices.
Participate in reentry for mental health and discipline/restorative justice.
Create and maintain student records, schedules, attendance, RTI interventions, etc. using electronic student information system.
Adhere to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the field and contribute to a positive and safe school culture.
Serve as social-emotional representative to interdepartmental committees and teams to address school and district needs.
Support diversity, equity, and inclusion for all students and families.
Participate in private school recommendation and application where necessary.
Other duties as assigned.