Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools
Interim Guidance Counselor - Amherst Regional Middle School
Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools, Amherst, Massachusetts, us, 01002
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Interim Guidance Counselor at Amherst Regional Middle School (ARMS). The Middle School serves students in grades 7-8. This full-time, school-year position is needed through June 30, 2025. Our school has a robust inclusion-based model, and co-teaching is strongly supported. A successful candidate will be enthusiastic, committed to education, and willingly collaborate to meet diverse student needs.
The counselor will have the following roles and responsibilities:
Provide group and individual counseling services
Design and deliver tiered supports and interventions
Meet regularly with grade-level teams
Tier 1 & 2 interventions
Case management services for assigned caseload
Ongoing development and implementation of school-wide bullying prevention and intervention
Provide classroom-based support and interventions to students
Deliver classroom-based lessons to promote a positive school and class climate
Collaborate and consult with school personnel on topics related to social/emotional learning and mental health issues
Provide crisis intervention when needed
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Participate in the School Climate/PBIS Team
Active engagement in school climate/equity work
Perform other related duties as required
Attend scheduled staff meetings
Assume any additional responsibilities as directed by the Principal
Attend district-wide mental health team meetings and trainings
Self-harm and threat assessment screenings, as indicated
Participate in ongoing classroom meetings to address the climate and classroom issues
Qualifications:
Master's Degree or above in Guidance, Social Work, Psychology, or other mental health provider field
Background working with children with special educational needs
MA DESE Guidance Counselor, or School Psychologist certification or eligible for one year waiver
The counselor will have the following roles and responsibilities:
Provide group and individual counseling services
Design and deliver tiered supports and interventions
Meet regularly with grade-level teams
Tier 1 & 2 interventions
Case management services for assigned caseload
Ongoing development and implementation of school-wide bullying prevention and intervention
Provide classroom-based support and interventions to students
Deliver classroom-based lessons to promote a positive school and class climate
Collaborate and consult with school personnel on topics related to social/emotional learning and mental health issues
Provide crisis intervention when needed
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Participate in the School Climate/PBIS Team
Active engagement in school climate/equity work
Perform other related duties as required
Attend scheduled staff meetings
Assume any additional responsibilities as directed by the Principal
Attend district-wide mental health team meetings and trainings
Self-harm and threat assessment screenings, as indicated
Participate in ongoing classroom meetings to address the climate and classroom issues
Qualifications:
Master's Degree or above in Guidance, Social Work, Psychology, or other mental health provider field
Background working with children with special educational needs
MA DESE Guidance Counselor, or School Psychologist certification or eligible for one year waiver