Springfield Public Schools – Transitional School Adjustment Counselor – USA

Job title: Transitional School Adjustment Counselor
Company: Springfield Public Schools

Job description: THE POSITION:

The McKinney-Vento Act requires school adjustment/school counselors to support students experiencing homelessness. School adjustment/school counselors contribute to the overall success of students experiencing homelessness by removing the barriers faced by those students. Within the Student Assignment Services team, the Family Transition School Adjustment Counselor will work in partnership with school staff and community partners to support students and their families who are in periods of transition, such as those experiencing homelessness and unaccompanied youth. Utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, the Family Transition School Adjustment Counselor will promote student growth and achievement by providing services that strengthen home, school, and community partnerships and eliminate barriers to school and life/postsecondary success.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: * Reports to the Chief of Student Assignment Services (SAS) working in conjunction with the Executive Officer for Student Services.

Collaborates with the SAS McKinney-Vento team and student support team to provide technical and compliance support to schools and community agencies regarding the education and support of children and youth experiencing homelessness.
Coordinates with district Homeless Services Coordinator to develop and deliver programming and services for children and families in the populations served.
Collaborates with the school-based school adjustment counselor, teachers, principals, and other student support personnel to provide direct services i.e., individual counseling and therapy.
Organizes and facilitates a mentoring relationship with homeless children and youth.
Transition homeless students and youth from grade to grade and level to level.
Assures that children and youth experiencing homelessness will have stability in school and will receive specialized services when eligible.
Collaborates with community agencies providing services to the populations served.
Works collaboratively with school-based staff in supporting students experiencing homelessness in their postsecondary planning.
Advocates in the community to reduce stigma towards children/families experiencing homelessness.
Provides appropriate training and professional development relative to the education and support of children experiencing homelessness.
Participates on district and community committees as required; attends and participates in professional groups and committees, as appropriate.
Provides timely, accurate and responsive support to families, schools, programs, and other departments.
Performs related duties as assigned by the Chief of Student Assignment Services
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY: * Maintain confidentiality.

Maintain records consistent with ethical and legal guidelines.
Perform responsibilities in an organized, accurate, timely and dependable manner.
Operate within the federal and state laws and the established district and school procedures and policies.
Provide support for other school and district programs and personnel.
Attend district professional development and meetings.
Keep informed of current professional trends.
Utilizes computers effectively in the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
Pursue professional growth.
Complete other duties as assigned by the Chief of Student Assignment Services
QUALIFICATIONS: * Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling.

Certification (Initial License) as a School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor by the Massachusetts Department of Education.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge of theoretical frameworks of intellectual, social, and emotional development.
Familiarity with philosophy, principles, and practices in social work or counseling.
Familiarity with mental health and emotional impairments including learning disorders affecting student achievement.
Familiarity with prevention and treatment of substance abuse, physical and sexual abuse, and violence in students.
Experience with crisis management and intervention.
Knowledge of medical conditions and medication related to physical disabilities and learning disorders.
Experience with a comprehensive school counseling program
Familiarity with the role of a School Adjustment Counselor/School Social Worker in a Pre K – 12 educational setting.
Familiarity with the American School Counselor Association Framework for School Counseling Programs.
Two years of full time, paid, successful, and fully attested experience in the handling of children, including those below the age of 12, in an educational, childcare, social work or guidance setting.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This position requires employee be in an office or similar indoor environment. Employee is often exposed to individuals who are rude or irate and sometimes exposed to individuals with known violent backgrounds or communicable diseases.

The physical demands and working environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The list is not all-inclusive and may be supplemented as necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Reach out to Valerie Williams, the Senior Administrator of Talent and Diversity Development at . She will be happy to answer any questions that you have.

Nondiscrimination Statement

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, disability or military service or marital status. The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in admission to, access or treatment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.

Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex in admission, administration of its educational programs or activities or employment. Springfield Public Schools is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discrimination on the basis of sex in admission, administration of its educational programs or activities or employment. The Senior Administrator of Human Resources, Kathleen O’Sullivan, Springfield Public Schools, 1550 Main St. Springfield MA, 01103, 413-787-7100, ext. 55428, has been designated as the employee responsible for coordinating Springfield Public Schools efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under Title IX. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 to Springfield Public Schools may be referred to Kathleen O’Sullivan or to U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Ave., SW Washington, DC 20202-1100, telephone 800-421-3481.

Job Title : Transitional School Adjustment Counselor (2022-2023)

Primary Location : Student Assignment Services

Salary Range : Based on collective bargaining unit salary schedule

Shift Type : FT – School Year

Expected salary:
Location: USA

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