Middle/High School Adjustment Counselor

Quaboag Regional School District

place Warren, 01083

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Behavior Analysis, Counseling, Social Work, Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field

Position Title: Middle/High School Adjustment CounselorReports to: Building Principal Quaboag Regional Middle/High SchoolPrimary Function: The Middle/High School Adjustment Counselor supports students social,emotional, and behavioral well-being to promote academic success andpersonal growth. This role involves providing counseling services, crisisintervention, and collaboration with staff, families, and outside agencies toaddress students individual needs.Qualifications: Masters degree in School Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field Appropriate state licensure/certification (e.g., School Adjustment Counselor, SchoolSocial Worker) Experience working with children and adolescents in a school or clinical setting preferred Knowledge of child development, behavioral interventions, and mental health practices Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skillsResponsibilities: Counseling & Direct Student Supportso Provide individual and small group counselingo Support Students dealing with: Mental Health Concerns Behavioral Challenges Social or peer issues Responsible for coordinating reentry meetings for students in a temporaryoutplacement Social-Emotional & Behavioral Interventionso Collaborates with BCBA/RBTso Teach coping skills, emotional regulation, and conflict resolutiono Supports All Programmatic Staff and students, as well as all QRMHS students Special Education & Student Support Teamso Participates in IEP Meetings, 504 plan development, and Student interventionteamso Provides counseling services outlined in IEPso Tracks progress and writes reports on student outcomes Crisis Intervention & Risk Assessmento Respond to crises such as: suicidal ideation, behavioral escalations, trauma orfamily emergencieso Conduct risk assessments and safety planningo Help develop school crisis protocols Family & Community Engagemento Communicates regularly with familieso Connects students to outside mental health or social services when necessaryo Assists with Mandated Reportingo Collaboration with outside providerso Support families in addressing home-related challenges impacting school Prevention & School Climateo Collaborates around bullying prevention, peer mediation, and substance useeducationo Promotes a positive and inclusive school climateo Advocates for students' well-being and equityo Consults regularly with staff regarding Social Emotional LearningSalary: Per QEA ContractClosing Datefor Applications: May 31, 2026Start Date: August 28, 2026Apply to John Diorio, Principal-QRMHS284 Old West Brookfield RoadWarren, MA 01083Quaboag Regional School District ensures equal employment and educational opportunities for itsemployees and students. In compliance with federal and state law, all programs, services, courses ofstudy, and activities are made available regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexualorientation, age, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, or homeless status.