Company Information
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Company Name: The Learning Center for the Deaf
Website: https://www.tlcdeaf.org/careers

Job Information
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Job Title: School Counselor
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Address:
848 Central St
Framingham, Massachusetts. 01701
United States

Job Description:
Full time- Exempt/Salary

$1,500 Sign-on Bonus
Housing Resources Available
Tuition Reimbursement
Benefits include: Health; Dental; Vision; Life and Disability Insurance;
Employer-Matching 403B; Sick/Personal/Vacation Time; Flexible Spending and
Dependent Care
ASL fluency required

TLC DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

The Learning Center for the Deaf is on a journey to create an inclusive and
welcoming space for people of all backgrounds. Together, we continue to build
an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates our TLC
community members' diverse narratives. We embrace and value multiple
approaches, experiences, and perspectives. TLC believes that diversity
fosters innovation. We are committed to cultivating a place where everyone
can feel they belong.

About Marie Philip School:

MPS enrolls nearly 200 deaf and hard of hearing students on our Framingham,
MA campus in an ASL/English bilingual, bicultural educational model.

About TLC:
The Learning Center for the Deaf is a nationally-recognized leader of
services for deaf and hard of hearing children, adults and families. To learn
more, click here.

For our Mission, click here.

PROGRAM SUMMARY:

The School Counselor will provide individual and group counseling services to
Marie  Philip School students and work collaboratively with faculty and staff
to address the  social emotional development of students.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Facilitate and provide individual and/or group counseling services; including
   social/interpersonal classes.
Work closely with the educational department on the development and
implementation  of psycho-social curriculum, including building positive
interpersonal relationships,  managing conflicts, and anti-bias education.
Maintain collaborative contact with families of students receiving counseling
services  and assist in obtaining additional services outside of school when
needed.
Available for student crises and/or conflict resolution between student
peers.
Implement anti-racist principles and practices in counseling and within
social-emotional supports including sensitivity to the varied students’
multicultural identities and diverse needs.
Engage and facilitate community collaboration; community engagement series.
Work with other members of the Marie Philip School Clinical team to develop
policies  and procedures for the provision of social emotional services to
students.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are
required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and
activities may change at any time with or without notice.



Requirements:
Licensed or working towards a Massachusetts State Licensure in Social Work,
School Counselor, or Mental Health Counselor

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field

• Strong report writing and communication skills

• A minimum of conversational fluency in American Sign Language required,
with native, or near-native ASL fluency preferred

• Written language competency

• Experience working with children in a school setting preferred

• Ability to manage conflict and maintain confidentiality




Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Cover Letter
Majors Desired:: Education, Health Sciences, Interpreting, Liberal Arts, Sustainability
Degree levels accepted:: Graduate

Application Information
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Apply online at:: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/138789