School Counselor

School Counselor (2 Positions)

Marblehead Public Schools Village Elementary School - Marblehead, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5678835

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 29, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 26, 2026

The Marblehead Public Schools is seeking highly qualified candidates for a school adjustment counselor position at the Village Elementary School. The school serves students in grades 4-6, with an enrollment of approximately 600 students. The school counselor will join a student‑centered culture and a strong school‑based student services department that includes teachers, paras, tutors, school psychologists and two other school counselors who are passionate about supporting all student needs to maximize inclusive opportunities for all.

This position is accountable for the delivery of social casework services to students; to identify a student’s needs and to make use of internal and community resources to help bring about positive changes so as to function to his/her fullest potential in the school and community through actions consistent with the policies of the Marblehead Public schools and relevant state laws and regulations.

• Participation in pre‑referral conferences with school personnel in a team context for the appropriate intervention for a student.
• Individual and/or group counseling with students requiring social/emotional support.
• Cooperating and consulting as a team member with teachers, principals and other school personnel for diagnosing, evaluating and recommending social/emotional‑based interventions for students.
• Providing crisis intervention and conflict resolution services when requested by school personnel.
• Making home visits to parents of referred students and counseling with parents at school and in the home to help them understand the social, emotional and academic needs of the student.
• Serving as a referral agent and case manager for the student and parent(s) in developing a network of social services with community agencies.
• Providing outreach and follow‑up for students referred because of attendance problems.
• Compiling, summarizing, maintaining, and submitting data or other records of pupils referred for appraisal to appropriate school personnel.
• Safeguarding the student’s right to privacy against disclosure of information in the student’s case history, or if disclosures of confidences during counseling within the framework of applicable laws and systemwide policies.
• Being knowledgeable and conforming to state and systemwide regulations and guidelines on student records.
• Advocating for equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, natural origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, or disability.
• Performing or assisting in functional behavioral assessments (FBAs) as needed and assigned by district’s ABA coordinator.
• Performing other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Training and experience in conflict resolution techniques.
• Experience in providing consultation services, including workshops to professionals relative to child development, behavior modification, adolescent issues, etc.
• Demonstrated experience supporting students with social/emotional weaknesses or identified disabilities.
• Sense of humor, positive attitude, and flexible mindset.

Full‑time

Student Services >
Adjustment Counselor

Marblehead Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

There are no application questions required for this job posting.

• Scott Williams, Village Principal
• 93 Village Street
• Marblehead, Massachusetts 01945
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