School Adjustment Counselor-Middle School

School Adjustment Counselor-Middle School

Amherst Pelham Regional School District Middle School - Amherst, Massachusetts. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5806251
Final date to receive applications: Jul 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Jun 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

The Amherst-Pelham School District is seeking a School Adjustment Counselor to provide in‑school counseling services for students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs. The counselor will work with students experiencing social/emotional challenges, including those in specialized Special Education programs. The role involves partnering with Special Education liaisons and collaborating with school personnel to meet student needs.

• Provide group and individual counseling services
• Design and deliver tiered supports and interventions
• Offer case management services for the assigned caseload
• Collaborate and consult with school personnel on social/emotional learning and mental health issues
• Provide crisis intervention when needed
• Conduct behavioral assessments and develop behavior support plans
• Communicate and collaborate with families as part of service delivery planning and services
• Consult with teachers and related service personnel on strategies, interventions, and progress monitoring
• Maintain contact with outside providers and agencies to facilitate a comprehensive student service delivery approach
• Develop individual student goals and benchmarks, collect and analyze data, and prepare progress reports

• IEP assessments, goal writing, and progress reports as needed
• Perform related duties as required
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed by the Principal
• Participate in and maintain QBS Safety Care certification
• Attend district wide mental health team meetings and trainings
• Conduct self‑harm and threat assessment screenings as indicated

• Master’s Degree or above in Social Work, Psychology, or another mental health provider field
• Background working with children and adolescents with special educational needs
• MA ESE School Adjustment Counselor certification required
• Bilingual and/or bicultural candidates encouraged to apply

Full‑Time

$51,302 to $92,079 Per Year

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Adjustment Counselor

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

• Damany Gordon
• 170 Chestnut Street
• Human Resources
• Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
• Phone:
• Email: gordond