The Calais School is a state-approved provider of special education for students with special needs. The school serves students in grades K through 12 Plus with multiple learning disabilities. We know every child has strengths, gifts, and potential. We are committed to cultivating the potential of every student and helping them to exceed their possibilities.

We have the need for School Counselor to cover a Maternity Leave and to work during our Extended School Year program providing therapeutic support to our students.

Responsibilities:

• Assist teacher providing thereapeutic support to students with behavioral issues.
• Work with the Counseling Team to develop strategies to help students cope with school pressures.
• Work with the Counseling Team to develop strategies to assist students in coping with their disabilities.
• Support the Teaching Staff by working with students who are not cooperative in the classroom setting.
• Work with the Counseling Team to develop behavioral strategies to assist students struggling with their disabilities.
• Will provide daily and ongoing individual counseling from those students who need a time out, anxiety reduction, mood-regulation, or time to reset after an issue has been resolved with the student's therapist.
• Will provide in-class support for struggling students when possible.
• Keeps a record of all students entering the Counseling Center and their reasons for entry.
• Maintains contact with parents in order to help resolve issues.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in School Counseling
• NJ School Counselor Certification
• 2+ years of experience working as a counselor with youth
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Empathy and sensitivity to others' needs
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Creativity, enthusiasm, and dedication

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