Job: School Adjustment Counselor

BART Charter Public School
1 Commercial Street
ADAMS, MA 01220

Phone:(413)743-7311
Website:bartcharter.org

Company Description:

Berkshire Arts & Technology Charter Public School (“BART”) is a nationally recognized, award-winning, college-preparatory, public middle and high school located in Adams, Massachusetts. As the only charter school in Berkshire County, it has consistently ranked among the top schools in Massachusetts for student academic achievement and growth.

At BART, we believe diversity strengthens our community. We believe that recruiting, supporting, and retaining a diverse faculty and staff is essential to providing an excellent and representative education for our students. We support equity through representative hiring practices and welcome applications from members of communities that have historically not been represented in teaching and leadership positions in Berkshire County schools.


Job Title:
School Adjustment Counselor
Salary Range:Location:
$65,000 - $85,000 Per Year Adams
Job Type:Category:
Full TimeEducation/Training
Education Level:Work Experience:
Professional
Required 		3+
Preferred
Skills/Certifications/Licenses:
Must hold appropriate license issued by Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Work or Massachusetts Board of Allied Mental Health Professionals. - Preference: Required
Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

The School Adjustment Counselor’s role entails providing a full range of services to students who need additional support. As a key member of the Health and Wellness team, the School Adjustment Counselor will partner with school administrators and teachers to develop and implement plans that provide specialized support for selected students throughout the course of the school year. The School Adjustment Counselor reports to the Director of Special Education.  This is a full-time, school-year position.

EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide individual and group counseling;
  • Coordinate with IEP teams to provide direct counseling services to students as determined by their Individual Education Plans (IEP);
  • Create goals and report on the progress of students' IEPs in collaboration with IEP teams;
  • Provide crisis intervention when needed;
  • Provide consultation to teachers regarding the social and emotional needs of students;
  • Make referrals and link students and their families to outside resources;
  • Report direct service data on a weekly basis;
  • Participate in appropriate grade level or other meetings to support the social and emotional well-being of the students;
  • Develop individualized safety plans as needed;
  • Provide outreach to parents and families (home visits, telephone outreach, etc.).

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES

  • Exceptional diagnostic and clinical skills;
  • Innovative problem-solving and task management abilities;
  • Good time management skills including the ability to triage/prioritize competing needs;
  • Excellent skills in working with interdisciplinary and collaborative teams;
  • Advanced verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with students and families of diverse backgrounds;
  • Proficient use of data in decision-making;
  • Must hold appropriate license issued by Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Work or Massachusetts Board of Allied Mental Health Professionals. (A DESE license as School Adjustment Counselor is not required)
  • Three years of experience working with youth or in social services preferred.

BART offers competitive pay based on experience, and exceptional benefits including tuition reimbursement, dental, vision, life insurance, 403(b), and ample opportunities for professional advancement. Salary is based on education and relevant experience, ranging from $65,000 to $85,000.

Those interested in applying for the role of School Adjustment Counselor at BART Charter Public School, may apply here. Review of completed applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 

 

BART Charter Public School is an equal opportunity employer. BART does not discriminate in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its services, programs or activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, those experiencing homelessness, or age. For more information about BART and its programs, please visit www.bartcharter.org.