Deliver individual and group counseling services to support students' social, emotional, and behavioral health. Collaborate with staff and families to implement behavior intervention plans and coordinate wrap-around care systems.
Requirements summary
Requires licensure or a licensure track for LMHC, LCSW, or LICSW, and eligibility for School Adjustment Counselor licensure. Candidates should have an understanding of K-2 development and trauma-informed approaches, with a preference for 2+ years of elementary school experience.
Welcome to Conservatory Lab Charter School- a community that stands out in Massachusetts:
The ONLY charter school designated a “School of Recognition” by DESE based on SY22/23 growth metrics across all subgroups.
A finalist for the Pozen Prize in 2019, awarded for strong student growth.
An “El Sistema-inspired” program, where students have music class every day and learn a wide variety of instruments.
An EL Education school where project-based learning, social-emotional development, and rigorous academics are woven together for powerful outcomes.
A place where students implicitly learn to uplift each other, persevere, and cooperate through their experiences in music as well as academic classes.
Come join our community and be part of a unique, dynamic team committed to holistic excellence in urban education!
Primary responsibilities
Deliver individual counseling and group services to support students’ social, emotional, and behavioral health and wellbeing.
Implement developmentally appropriate and prevention orientated group activities to meet student needs and school goals (e.g., developing healthy peer relationships, bullying prevention, executive functioning skills, conflict resolution, etc.).
Provide pushin therapeutic and behavior management / self-regulation supports to students directly in the classroom.
Provide crisis support in collaboration with other administrators and school staff.
Provide ongoing consultation to students, teachers, parents, and administration with respect to learning differences, social-emotional development, emotional literacy, behavioral functioning, and conflict resolution.
Support the implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) and other socialemotional and behavioral assessments and observations with the collaboration of other team members, as appropriate
Assist with Student Support Team (SST) and IEP processes in order to help teachers and staff develop and implement differentiated instruction and classroom management practices that meet individual student needs.
Write SMART goals for service that effectively address the needs of students and monitor progress towards those goals.
Implement and maintain an inclusive model of service delivery through cooperation, collaboration, and partnerships with school administrators, teachers, parents, and students.
Coordinate a wrap-around system of care (i.e., manage student referrals to outside agencies, support parents to obtain these services and evaluations, collaborate with outside specialists, advocate for children and families, etc.) that integrates school, family, and community agencies, and provide a strengths based approach to ensure the learning and growth of all students.
Participate in, coordinate, and conduct activities that contribute to the effective operation of a universal system of social-emotional and behavioral supports for the school community (e.g., professional development, workshops, parent education, etc.)
Collaborate with school leaders on issues related to school climate and program and staff development to contribute to an environment where the needs of all members of the school community are met.
Provides feedback and recommends appropriate action and solutions to individual student’s academic and educational needs and abilities.
Additional responsibilities
Create, monitor, and update student counseling and special education records as needed.
Assist with supervision of recess, lunch, or classrooms as needed.
Attend faculty meetings, curriculum meetings, Open Houses, or other school events in the evening or on weekends such as concerts, meetings, etc.
Required Qualifications
Understanding of K1-2nd grade age-span development
Understanding of trauma-informed approach
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and an ability and interest in establishing an open rapport with all school faculty, students, and families
Experience working with student support and/or special education teams
Licensure track, or current license for either LMHC, LCSW, or LICSW
Licensure eligibility for School Adjustment Counselor
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years experience as an elementary school counselor
Experience counseling urban youth
Required Documentation Upload
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Resume
Please submit an updated copy of your resume, highlighting your relevant experience, skills, and achievements.
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Licensure
If applicable to the position, we require a copy of your current professional licensure. Ensure that the license is valid and in good standing.
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Degree
Kindly provide a copy of your highest educational degree relevant to the position.
Market context
Massachusetts school counselor demand remains steady
In Massachusetts, school counselor roles are typically tied to steady demand in elementary settings, especially where student support, social-emotional learning, and trauma-informed practices are priorities. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for candidates with licensure or a licensure track for LMHC, LCSW, or LICSW, plus eligibility for School Adjustment Counselor licensure and elementary experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure path and highlight K-2 and trauma-informed experience in your application.
