Elementary School Adjustment Counselor

Ayer Shirley Regional School District Lura

A. White Elementary School – Shirley, Massachusetts. Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

The Ayer Shirley Regional School District is looking for a qualified School Adjustment Counselor to promote and assist academic, social, emotional, career, and learning development for all students.

• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion for all students and families
• Design and deliver social‑emotional learning through classroom lessons, school‑wide initiatives (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports), group and individual counseling, educator consultation and training, and parent workshops
• Communicate with parents, consult with teachers, and coordinate Section 504 accommodation plans
• Work collaboratively and consult as a team member with teachers, principals, and other school personnel to identify, evaluate, and recommend interventions for student adjustment
• Meet with parents as needed to obtain information and suggest interventions to support students in need
• Provide individual counseling for IEP and 504 students with social‑emotional goals determined through the team meeting process
• Attend IEP/504 meetings attached to the caseload and any additional requested meetings; write social‑emotional goals, Part A assessments, and other appropriate paperwork as needed
• Work in conjunction with the Special Education and Student Services Department
• Write social‑emotional goals, Part A assessments, Functional Behavior Assessments, and other relevant paperwork as assigned
• Communicate with third‑party providers as appropriate to each student
• Conduct pre‑referral conferences with school personnel in a team context to determine appropriate interventions
• Provide crisis intervention and conflict resolution services when requested by school personnel
• Participate in and organize counseling activities that contribute to the effectiveness and operation of the school

Position Type: Full‑time

Salary: $55,430 to $110,948 per year

Job Categories: Student Services – Adjustment Counselor;
Student Services – Social Worker

• Hold a valid license through the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor, all levels.
• LICSW or LMHC in addition to DESE certification helpful.
• Previous experience implementing the MA Model 2.0 or 3.0 School Counseling approach preferred.
• Demonstrated success in mediation and relationship‑building.

Ayer Shirley Regional School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination based on 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.