School Counselor Elementary - 2026/2027

Burlington Public Schools•Burlington, MA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

To provide supportive services to Francis Wyman students with the aim of ensuring all students have equitable access to behavioral/mental health services and social emotional learning within the educational setting. Work in collaboration with school-based and district-based staff to implement a comprehensive school-based mental health system.

Requirements

Appropriate DESE license is required.
Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
Effective communication skills – including written and oral communication, and use of technology tools to facilitate collaboration among teachers.
Excellent problem solver, communicator, and listener.
Able to work collaboratively with others and to lead and to implement effective change.
Able to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with administration, students, peers and parents.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school and district staff.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students and parents.
Ability to prioritize work assignments and complete work within time requirements.
Ability to invest the time and meet expectations of the role including participation in training programs.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and School Committee policies.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of professional experience in a school setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with educators on the implementation and delivery of a social emotional learning curriculum.
Communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
Use evidence-based mental health practices and data to most effectively guide increasing student growth and achievement using proactive and solution-focused approaches to meeting student needs.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the community.
Work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage several projects simultaneously.
Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements, state and federal laws, and Burlington Public School policies.
Work with students of diverse backgrounds with diverse needs in an equitable and inclusive manner.
Maintain appropriate confidential records.
React professionally and objectively to unpredictable situations (e.g. environmental changes, behavior/aggression, mental health crisis, etc.).
Strong collaborative, counseling, advising, teaching, coaching, and leadership skills to support student programming and work in a team setting.
Strong organizational skills to balance the responsibilities of a high demand position.
Ability to plan and implement services and supports within multi-tiered systems of support based on district and school objectives and the needs and abilities of assigned students.