Long Term Substitute - Adjustment Counselor - High School Level

School Adjustment Counselor

Leominster High School is seeking a School Adjustment Counselor for a long-term substitute position starting in April, 2026.

Leominster High School serves over 1800 students in a growing and diverse community that includes a comprehensive and vocational school.

• Meet regularly with students to provide individual and/or group counseling to students, as needed, relative to social and emotional issues that impact engagement and achievement
• Work closely with the Student Support Team to plan and implement interventions for students.
• Use multiple sources of data to identify needs, monitor progress, and adjust counseling interventions to improve student outcomes
• Provide direct service for individuals identified through Individual Education Plans (IEP) and 504 Accommodation Plans
• Engage with families and outside agencies as partners around successes, challenges, and problem-solving on behalf of our students.
• Provide intervention with students on conflict mediation, de-escalation, and peer mediation
• Consult, assist, and implement behavior assessments for identified students
• Maintain appropriate documentation, including progress reports for students on IEPs
• Collaborate with faculty and staff on students' needs and progress
• Attend 504 meetings and IEP meetings as needed
• Perform other duties specifically articulated within the collective bargaining agreement as assigned by building principal and/or District administration

• Masters degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling
• Massachusetts School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor Certification preferred.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, to include the ability to work with families and outside agencies.
• Strong planning and collaboration skills.
• Skills in de-escalation strategies, conflict resolution, and behavior management
• Experience with diverse student populations preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish or Portuguese preferred