School Adjustment Counselor Haverhill High School

School Adjustment Counselor – High School

School: Haverhill Public Schools – Haverhill High School

Effective Date:  School Year

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary Range: $56,473 – $112,526 per year

• Eight GIC Health Plan options
• Dental insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life insurance options
• Auto and Home insurance options
• Wellness programs and discounts
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Credit union with competitive rates
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Personal and sick days
• Teacher tuition reimbursement
• Potential eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness

Reports to the Executive Director of Student Support Services and the Building Principal or designee.

• Facilitate social skills groups and individual supports on topics such as communication, relationships, conflict resolution, self‑esteem, social media, and mindfulness.
• Lead Tier 3 intervention groups aligned with IEP goals and objectives, using data to inform decisions.
• Provide consultation to students with emotional or academic concerns and support teachers in implementing accommodations and support plans.
• Participate in the building’s instructional support team, crisis management and response teams.
• Collect and analyze data to develop IEP goals and objectives.
• Complete assessments to identify students with disabilities under IDEA.
• Know relevant laws and regulations governing schools and agencies supporting students and families.
• Attend IEP meetings and serve as liaison, as assigned.
• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments and collaborate on Positive Behavioral Intervention Plans.
• Conduct risk assessments; communicate with families and community agencies to ensure student safety.
• Complete required paperwork and job‑related functions reliably and timely in accordance with DESE guidelines.
• Complete Medicaid documentation required by the district.
• Attend district and school‑based meetings, trainings, and professional development.
• Liaise between outside agencies and the school team.
• Facilitate inclusion opportunities for students where appropriate.
• Attend school‑wide events, including some evenings.
• Work collegially with school and community teams, including IEP teams.
• Perform other general duties as directed by leadership and policy.

• Licensed School Adjustment Counselor/Social Worker by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling.
• Ability to provide individual and small group counseling to school‑age students.
• Ability to work closely with parents, teachers, and administrators.
• Ability to conduct home visits and write developmental histories.
• Knowledge of special education programs and laws.
• Knowledge of area mental health services.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
• Bilingual preferred.

Haverhill Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and is in compliance with Federal regulations prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

• Jami Dion
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