Long Term Sub - Middle School Counselor

Marblehead Veterans Middle School is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of School Counselor for a Temporary Leave replacement from the beginning of the school year until mid/late-November. The successful candidate will have the following demonstrated experience:

• Providing academic, social, career and vocational guidance to middle school students

• Managing Tier 1 and 2 interventions as part of a school-wide MTSS

• Assisting middle school students in applying and enhancing acquired knowledge and understanding

• Supporting students to establish, identify, and balance academic and personal/social goals

• Collaborating with staff and families to support students' social-emotional and academic needs

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides personal and educational counseling in group and individual meetings.

• Helps each student develop an appropriate school program (academic, vocational, extracurricular) and schedule.

• Acclimates students to school services and facilities

• Monitors the progress of all assigned students

• Chairs/Assists with 504 meetings and takes the lead in writing 504 plans

• Serves in a liaison capacity with outside agencies.

• Works collaboratively and consults with parents, teachers, and administrators.

• Manages the application process for students exploring independent high school options

• Coordinates the data for team-based pre-referral assistance teams by examining the effectiveness and appropriateness of student supports and services to determine the need for further evaluation or program modification.

• Supports and orients new students

• Monitors and maintains students' records in compliance with Massachusetts records laws

• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.

• Other duties may be assigned as needed