School Adjustment Counselor

School Adjustment Counselor Job Description

Job Title:

School Adjustment Counselor
Department:
Student Services

Start Date:

August 13, 2026

Reports to:

Appropriate School Principal (Elementary, Middle or High)
Salary Range: $57,443.30 to $93,722.31 (based on salary scale as agreed upon between GCVS and AFT Massachusetts, AFL-CIO)

The School Adjustment Counselor is a skilled virtual educator with a growth mindset responsible for providing counseling services to K-12 students to address issues interfering with learning. This role focuses on implementing IEP counseling goals, fostering wellness, and supporting students with diverse learning needs in a virtual school environment. The counselor works closely with all appropriate staff to support student and family concerns.

• Provide individual and small group counseling services to address learning barriers and/or implement specific IEP goals.
• Develop and lead K-12 social skills groups throughout the year.
• Author relevant sections of IEPs and 504 plans, including setting measurable goals and writing quarterly progress reports.
• Conduct relevant inventories, screenings, and write thorough evaluation reports, including educationally relevant findings and recommendations.
• Provide crisis intervention and serve as an active member of MTSS teams, grade-level teams, and school-wide wellness initiatives.
• Provide ongoing consultation to teachers and staff regarding strategies for teaching students with diverse learning needs.
• Attend IEP Team meetings as needed and participate in all GCVS professional development workshops.
• Maintain precise documentation of all services provided and ensure confidentiality for students, families, and teachers in a virtual environment.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

• License: DESE MA School Adjustment Counselor.
• Education:
  
  Master’s Degree in Education, Counseling, or its equivalent required.
• Experience:
  
  At least 1 year of experience as a School Adjustment Counselor in a public school or equivalent community setting.
• Technical Proficiency: A strong background in technology is a must, including the ability to perform counseling via virtual platforms like Zoom and navigate systems such as Power School and Google Suite.
• Physical/Travel:
  Ability to operate a computer for lengthy periods and travel within assigned geographic areas for school activities, meetups, or in-person testing.

Applicants residing in the Massachusetts area are strongly preferred, with the ability to travel to locations across the state and attend GCVS events as needed.

Please submit the following:

Greater Commonwealth Virtual School
238 Main Street, Third Floor
Greenfield, MA 01301