Elementary School Counselor Special Education/504

Position is at at Emerson, Troy and Gilsum

To apply https://www.applitrack.com/mrsd/onlineapp/

Purpose:

To work with students who have disabilities and special needs, focusing on their academic, social, and emotional development. They collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to create individualized support plans, advocate for students' rights, and provide counseling services. The special education/504 counselor works with students in elementary, middle, or high school, ensuring they receive the support they need to thrive.

Supervisor: Director of Counseling

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience with counseling.
• Experience with students with disabilities is preferred.
• Eligible for NH certification or OPLC license as a Social Worker or School Counselor.
• Master's Degree or higher.

Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Proficient with technology, including relevant software applications.
• Preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Knowledge:

• Develop and implement IEP goals, 504 plans, and write progress reports.
• Ability to provide individual and group counseling.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively - be a team player.
• Advocate for students' rights and needs within the school and community.
• Assist with planning for post-secondary education, vocational training, and independent living.
• Assist in developing behavior intervention plans and provide support for students with challenging behaviors.
• Collect data to monitor student needs.
• Encourage and support family involvement in their child's education.

Abilities:

• Adapting to changing work priorities.
• Communicating with diverse groups and individuals.
• Collaborating and working as part of a team.
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Essential Functions:

• Counselors assist in the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Section 504 Plans, which outline a student's learning goals and the support services required to achieve them.
• They provide individual and group counseling to address students' emotional, social, and behavioral needs.
• Counselors work closely with teachers, parents, and other professionals to coordinate support services and ensure effective communication among all parties involved.
• They advocate for students' rights and needs within the school and community.
• For older students, counselors may provide guidance on planning for post-secondary education, vocational training, and independent living.
• They may assist in developing behavior intervention plans and provide support for students with challenging behaviors.
• Counselors may collect data on student progress and participate in assessments to monitor student needs.
• They encourage and support family involvement in their child's education.

Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.

Working Environment:

The usual methods of performing the job of Special Education/504

Counselor may require the following physical demands:

• Minimal amount(s) of: lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling.
• Moderate amount(s) of: fine finger dexterity, repetitive motion(s), walking, bending/squatting.
• Significant amount(s) of: mental attention/focus, speaking, listening.

Certification:

• NHED License as a School Counselor or Social Worker, or NH OPLC License as a Social Worker.

MRSD is an EOE

About Monadnock Regional School District:

Our Vision Our vision is to be a model of leadership and collaboration, committing to serve our community of learners through: Active Stewardship of social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth & well-being Unfailing Integrity that encourages positive communication, respectful relationships, and moral courage in a diverse environment Perpetual Innovation by continuously reviewing and updating our programs, technologies, and instructional practices to inspire complex thinking and creative problem-solving Our Goals and Objectives Towards Active Stewardship, in the area of Student Growth: We will foster the belief that learning, participating, and contributing to the community is critical to the social, emotional, physical and intellectual development and overall well being of each child and the community as a whole. Towards Unfailing Integrity, in the area of Communication: We will improve external communication systems with the specific goal of creating open communication between the school district and the community. We will improve internal communication systems with the specific goal of creating open communication between the school district and it's staff and students. Towards Perpetual Innovation, in the area of Opportunities: We will support the local community by providing rigorous, relevant and effective learning experiences by embracing and promoting a wide variety of opportunities and credit-earning pathways for all students.