ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Collaborate with teachers and administrators to implement social and emotional learning

curriculum and frameworks

Develop and teach Growth Education curriculum and instruction with a team of educators

Assess and identify students in need of social/emotional support in consultation with teachers

and administration

Conduct classroom observations of referred students

Provide direct social/emotional support to identified students as well as groups of students

Facilitate communication between families, allied professionals, and the school to effectively

support students’ social/emotional well-being

Recommend, in close partnership with the SST, further interventions or outside services,

including but not limited to neuropsychological evaluations, psychotherapy, or social skills groups

Partner with the SST to support students, evaluating and translating psycho-educational testing,

when appropriate

Document and manage information (social/emotional, testing, medications) in a central location

Attend grade level and faculty meetings as well as appropriate parent meetings

Perform crisis intervention as needed

Facilitates understanding in the schools adult community of social and emotional development

by conducting in-service training and workshops, classes, and groups

Participates in and enhances school community by establishing a campus presence and

promoting activities that improve the quality of student life and health

Offer guidance to the administrative team to address concerns related to a student’s social,

emotional, and behavioral well-being

Work with students

Lead one-on-one, small group or whole group sessions for students on topics such as peer

relationships, coping and soothing strategies, effective social and problem-solving skills, and

conflict resolution, to name a few

Observe students in the classroom and develop behavioral plans in partnership with teachers,

division directors, and other members of the student support teams

Commit significant time to building relationships with students when there is not a crisis, both in

the classroom as well as in less-structured environments such as recess and lunchtime

Help students develop their understanding of ‘self’ as it relates to ‘others’

Advise student clubs or offer small-group meetings, as requested

Work with colleagues

Meet regularly and work collaboratively with Academic Leadership Team and Success Team on

issues related to the mental health of the community

Work with classroom teachers to develop students’ social skills and peer relationships; develop

and support behavioral plans for individual students

Work collaboratively with the Success Team to develop and lead professional workshops for

faculty and staff on relevant topics and best practices in the field

Work with families

Design parent education workshops in consultation with the SST

Consult with families and provide referrals, when needed, to outside mental health servicesParticipate in meetings with families and caregivers

Partner with families to develop and implement behavior plans and offer support and resources

as needed

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters Degree in School Counseling, Psychology or Social Work with a Clinical License in

Psychology/MFT or Social Work

Demonstrated knowledge of psychological theory and practices and the ability to apply

knowledge to the needs and requirements of an independent K-6 school; previous experience in

school setting strongly preferred

Ability to communicate confidential and sensitive information to parents, students, faculty, and

administration

Ability to interpret and analyze neuropsychological reports and make professionally sound

recommendations for interventions or outside services

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Remain current on relevant laws and professional practices as they pertain to elementary school

aged children and mental health services in independent schools

Excellent organizational, human relations and communication skills

In partnership with the administration and Student Services team, support the continuing

education of The John Thomas Dye parents (i.e., participate in parent coffees, offer

recommendations of appropriate books or articles, etc.)