Marblehead Veterans Middle School is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of School Counselor for a Temporary Leave replacement from the beginning of the school year until mid/late-November. The successful candidate will have the following demonstrated experience: -Providing academic, social, career and vocational guidance to middle school students-Managing Tier 1 and 2 interventions as part of a school-wide MTSS-Assisting middle school students in applying and enhancing acquired knowledge and understanding -Supporting students to establish, identify, and balance academic and personal/social goals-Collaborating with staff and families to support students social-emotional and academic needsMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: -Provides personal and educational counseling in group and individual meetings.-Helps each student develop an appropriate school program (academic, vocational, extracurricular) and schedule.-Acclimates students to school services and facilities-Monitors the progress of all assigned students-Chairs/Assists with 504 meetings and takes the lead in writing 504 plans-Serves in a liaison capacity with outside agencies.-Works collaboratively and consults with parents, teachers, and administrators.-Manages the application process for students exploring independent high school options-Coordinates the data for team-based pre-referral assistance teams by examining the effectiveness and appropriateness of student supports and services to determine the need for further evaluation or program modification.-Supports and orients new students-Monitors and maintains students records in compliance with Massachusetts records laws-Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.-Other duties may be assigned as needed