School Counselor

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

The School Counselor is responsible for providing academic and clinical support to Arlington School students as determined by the needs of the program. Depending on areas of expertise, the School Counselor will be expected to offer tutorial help in academic subjects, as well as to independently develop and implement school initiatives that foster continuous school growth. The School Counselor will function as an Academic Advisor to a small group of students to work on issues of Executive Function and academic organization. Tasks of the School Counselor can also include covering a class in a teacher's absence, working 1:1 with students to foster academic success, providing incidental counseling to students as requested by licensed counselors or administrative staff and collaborating in the provision of Physical Education activities for students.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Support teachers in implementation of curriculum instruction

2. Supports teachers in maintaining a safe and nurturing environment

3. Co-teaches elective classes in areas of mutual interest

4. Provides independent Academic Advising for small group of students

5. Independently manages projects for school improvement, as assigned

6. Assists with clinical groups with clinical staff

7. Facilitates students' transitions between classes and throughout the building

8. Supervises classes during teachers' absences

9. Models appropriate social cues and body language

10. Participates and shares information in meetings

11. Performs additional duties as assigned

12. Responsive to issues presented in supervision

13. Exhibits positive behavior towards students, parents and staff

14. Maintains a commitment to professional growth and competency

1. Make accommodations as necessary for students' special needs
2. Supervise students in all school locations, as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with adolescents with complex mental health issues, preferred

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to collaborate to implement accommodations for students inside and outside the classroom

• Bachelor's degree, preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS: Small, private special education High school

Federal Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunities Laws and Regulations

McLean Hospital and its affiliates, the Arlington School and Pathways Academy (collectively, McLean), do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, or disability in admission or access to, treatment or employment at, or any other aspect of the educational programs and activities that McLean operates. McLean is required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (Age Act), and their respective implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Parts 100, 104, 106 and 110, not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, or age in the educational programs and activities that McLean operates. Inquiries concerning the application of each of the aforementioned statutes and their implementing regulations to McLean may be referred to the U.S. Department of Educatiohttps://www.mcleanhospital.org/sites/default/files/shared/AS-2018-19-Handbook-Website-FINAL-2018-11-20.pdf

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 This title declares it to be the policy of the United States that discrimination on the ground of race, color, or national origin shall not occur in connection with programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance and authorizes and directs the appropriate federal departments and agencies to take action to carry out this policy.

The Equal Educational Opportunities Act prohibits specific discriminatory conduct, including segregating students on the basis of race, color or national origin, and discrimination

against faculty and staff Furthermore, the EEOA requires school districts to take action to overcome students' language barriers that impede equal participation in educational programs.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities by recipients of federal funds. Title IX has been applied to ensure

equal opportunities for female students in athletics and in cases of sexual harassment by school administrators, teachers and students.

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