Guidance Counselor Hunking School

Haverhill Public Schools•Haverhill, MA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Hunking School is seeking a School Guidance Counselor for the 2023-2024 school year. This role involves providing comprehensive school counseling services to students in Grades 5-8, focusing on educational, prevention, and intervention activities. The counselor will develop and deliver classroom lessons on topics such as conflict management, career awareness, and emotional regulation, and will work with students and families to connect them with necessary school and community resources. Collaboration with various school personnel, including teachers, administrators, and special education teams, is a key aspect of this position. The counselor will also be responsible for maintaining student records, communicating with parents, and assisting with student transitions.

Requirements

Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a School Guidance Counselor PreK-8 - Required.
Minimum of a Master’s Degree with a major in Counseling.
Experience working with students at elementary or middle school level.

Nice To Haves

Dual licensure School Counselor/School Adjustment Counselor - Preferred.
Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive school counseling services that include education, prevention and intervention activities for all pupils in Grades 5-8.
Develops and delivers classroom lessons on relevant topics that align to ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success (for example, conflict management, career awareness, friendship, anti-bullying and emotional regulation).
Provides support and referrals for students and families to school and community resources for additional assistance.
Works with Building Team Coordinators in preparing educational histories and implementing individual educational plans for special needs pupils.
Develops and maintains a systematic process for delivering individual and/or small group counseling for students.
Works as a member of a Student Support Team to address needs of students at risk.
Willingness to become familiar with use of computer hardware and software as it becomes available as a guidance tool.
Participate in building and department conferences in cooperation with teachers and administrators.
Assist in maintaining up-to-date cumulative records of students.
Develops and maintains appropriate communications with parents regarding their respective child’s progress. This will include telephone, written and parent conference efforts.
Be available for appointments for meetings with parents and their children.
Consult on a regular basis with classroom teachers regarding student progress.
Establish and maintain communications with community-based agencies.
Work with the Supervisor of Attendance in regard to CRA petitions, 51A’s, etc.
Screen referrals for 504 eligibility and other assistance programs in conjunction with other designated school personnel.
Performs other such duties as may be required by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee, and policies of the Haverhill School Committee.
Assists in the transition of students from elementary to middle school.