Shaker Lane - School Adjustment Counselor - Long Term Substitute

Shaker Lane is dedicated to building a safe, caring, and ready-to-learn community.Applicants should embrace this philosophy when applying.Provide individual and small-group counseling to students in PreK-2 focused on social-emotional learning, emotional regulation, coping skills, and behavior supportSupport students experiencing adjustment challenges related to school routines, peer relationships, family changes, or traumaConduct observations in classrooms and playground settings to assess student needsCollaborate closely with classroom teachers, special educators, administrators, and related service providersConsult with staff on strategies to support students' social-emotional and behavioral needs in the classroomParticipate in student support team meetings, IEP/504 meetings, and problem-solving teams as appropriate.Collaborates well with colleagues of diverse backgrounds on pedagogical approaches, curricular alignment including Universally Designed Learning, and instructional strategiesExperience working with young children (PreK-2) preferredKnowledge of child development, trauma-informed practices, and social-emotional learningStrong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skillsCommunicate and collaborate with families to support students' social-emotionalgrowth* Appropriate Massachusetts Educator License (DESE) is required* Other duties assigned by the building administration