Long Term Substitute: School Adjustment Counselor​/School Social Worker

Long Term Substitute:
School Adjustment Counselor/School Social Worker

Shawsheen Valley Technical High School is seeking a Long‑Term Substitute School Adjustment Counselor to provide social‑emotional and counseling support to students from September 1, 2026 until November 24, 2026 (or no longer needed). The candidate selected for this position will serve as a member of the Student Support Services (Special Education) department and will play a key role in supporting students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs—particularly those with counseling services outlined in their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

This position involves direct service delivery, collaboration with staff and families, and ongoing progress monitoring aligned with student IEP goals.

• Provide direct counseling services (individual and/or small group) to students with IEP counseling services.
• Support students in developing coping skills, emotional regulation, social skills, and self‑advocacy.
• Collaborate regularly with special education staff, general education teachers, administrators, and families.
• Participate in IEP Team meetings, including annual reviews and re‑evaluations as needed.
• Monitor student progress toward IEP counseling goals and objectives.
• Develop and complete progress reports in accordance with district timelines.
• Consult with staff to support behavioral, social‑emotional, and classroom‑based interventions.
• Maintain appropriate case documentation and ensure compliance with state and federal special education regulations.

• Master’s degree in School Counseling, School Adjustment Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
• Appropriate Massachusetts licensure (e.g., School Adjustment Counselor/School Social Worker).
• Experience working with high school‑aged students and students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of IEP development, implementation, and progress reporting.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and collaboration skills.

Shawsheen Valley Technical High School, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, does not discriminate on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related conditions, and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX, including in admission and employment.

Individuals may report concerns or questions to Title IX Coordinator. The Notice of Nondiscrimination is located wsheentech.org.

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Posted:
Jun 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Position Type:
Substitute

Salary: $200 to $250 Per Day

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Nichole Staude
• 100 Cook St
• Billerica, Massachusetts 01821
• Phone:
• Email: nstaude