School Adjustment Counselor Nettle Middle School – Haverhill Public Schools – Haverhill, MA

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2022-2023 School YearHAVERHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLSHAVERHILL, MASSACHUSETTS 01830ANTICIPATED OPENINGANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITIONHAVERHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS A DIVERSE ENVIRONMENT AND IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATIONTitle of Position: SCHOOL ADJUSTMENT COUNSELOR NETTLE MIDDLE SCHOOLBILINGUAL PREFERRED Effective Date2022-2023 School Yearof Employment: Salary: In accordance with the Teachers Salary Scale according to education and experience.?Competitive Salary?Eleven GIC Health Plan Options?Dental Insurance?Flexible Spending Accounts?Life Insurance Options?Auto and Home Insurance Options?Wellness Programs and Discounts?Employee Assistance Programs?Credit Union with Competitive Rates?403 (b) Retirement?Personal and Sick Days?Teacher Tuition ReimbursementOrganizational Relationshipor Line of Authority: Responsible to the Director of Special Education and Building Principal and/or his/her designee.Statement of Duties: ?Provide counseling and support to designated special needs students and their families.?Provide individual and group counseling to designated special needs students as stated on their educational plans.?Conduct home visits as requested.?Participate in crisis intervention.?Consult on a regular basis with classroom teachers regarding special needs students.?Establish lines of communication and a good working relationship with area human service agencies.?Coordinate with the Supervisor of Attendance in regard to CRA petitions, 51As, etc.?Responsible for other general duties as indicated by the Director of Special Education, the Building Principal, directives of the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee and policies of the School Committee.Qualifications: ?Licensed as a School Adjustment Counselor/Social Worker by Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education – Required.?Masters Degree in Social Work or Counseling Preferred.?Ability to provide individual and small group counseling to the school-age population.?Ability to work closely and harmoniously with parents, teachers, and administrators.?Ability to conduct home visits and to write developmental histories.?Knowledge of special education programs and laws.?Knowledge of area mental health services.?Strong organizational skills.?Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.Closing Date for Receiptof Application: July 30, 2022School Spring Posting #: Address all Applications andLetter of Intent to: School Spring (Preferred) orHaverhill Public SchoolsHuman Resource Department4 Summer Street – Room 104Haverhill, MA 01830An Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Haverhill Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is in compliance with Federal regulations prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or disability.