Substitute Adjustment Counselor Long-term (30 to 90 Classroom Days in the same assignment)TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT: September 15, 2025 - November 14, 2025 (approx)SUMMARY: Reporting to the Director of Student Services and Special Education and/or the Building Principal, the Adjustment Counselor is responsible for providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibility for managing the placement of assigned students; providing information and recommendations to parents and students; assisting to develop goals or plans for achievement; and maintaining accurate records and confidentiality. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinates with teachers, administrators, resource specialists and/or community (e.g. service clubs, courts, child protective services, etc.) for the purpose of providing/receiving requested information and/or making recommendations.Counsels students, parents, and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success, academically, socially, and emotionally, in school.Develops a variety of programs and classes (group and teamwork, leadership, bullying, coping with divorce/death, social skills) for the purpose of providing information to assist students in a successful transition from elementary to middle school or help with life and academic skills.Monitors student progress for the purpose of identifying issues and taking appropriate action.Provides guidance and counseling services in individual and group settings; assists students to develop positive and realistic self-concepts through social skills groups and other supports.Orients parents toward resources available to them, both within and outside the school system, and serves as a resource person to parents and staff on the growth and development of children.Coordinates with and notifies outside agencies (e.g., DCF, DHM, etc.) regarding child issues.Counsels students individually or in groups and provides activities regarding peer and parent relationships, personal problem solving, communication skills, and appropriate social behavior.Provides supportive counseling for students at high risk of developing adjustment problems, e.g., families in crisis, families undergoing separation or divorce, and single parent families.Cooperates with classroom teachers to facilitate student social/emotional growth through activities in the classroom which foster an understanding of self and others, development of friendships, interpersonal relationships, and decision-making skills.Maintains and coordinates services provided by community resources which can assist and support students and their families.Provides orientations for new students.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and ExperienceBachelors Degree in Counseling or a related field from an accredited college/university is required. Valid licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of laws, regulations and policies governing education in public schools; curriculum and instructional programs and best practices in content areas, assessment, and data analysis.Skill-based competencies include strong managerial and organizational leadership; excellent communication; analysis of data; strong interpersonal, conflict resolution, problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills. Ability-based competencies include reading, communicating, interpreting, and assisting with the enforcement of appropriate state and federal statutes and school policies and procedures; working effectively with administration, colleagues, staff, students, parents, and the community. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, employee is required to remain in a stationary position for extended periods; move/traverse short and long distances, operate computer equipment/software. Accommodations may be made for an individual with disabilities to perform the functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy school environment. The noise level is usually moderate to loud but occasionally high depending upon student population and activities. The essential duties and responsibilities listed are intended only as an illustration of the types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position.