LTS School Counselor​/School Psychologist​/School Social Worker​/Adjustment Counselor

LTS School Counselor/School Psychologist/School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor

Position Type:

Student Support Services/Guidance Counselor

Date Posted:

2/13/2026

Location:

Donald P Timony Grammar School

Closing Date:

Until filled

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LTS School Counselor/School Psychologist/School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor

$274.72 per day

POSITION SUMMARY:

To provide direct services and care coordination to students to support the delivery of Methuen Public Schools' high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, the achievement of academic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the achievement gap among subgroups within the schools.

OUR MISSION:

Methuen Public Schools enrolls approximately 7000 in a total of five schools. Methuen Public Schools has four PK-8 schools: the Comprehensive Grammar School, the Marsh Grammar School, the Tenney Grammar School, the Timony Grammar School, and one comprehensive high school:
Methuen High School. We are a diverse sub-urban/urban community and designated a Gateway City. Our schools celebrate diversity and acceptance of students and families from differing backgrounds. We are committed to setting high expectations of all students and faculty in Methuen Public Schools. Methuen Public Schools students will achieve academic, social, emotional, and civic success. They will attain technological, cultural, and social knowledge to allow them to succeed in college and careers.

Students will inspire the community through citizenship, leadership, and their commitment to lifelong learning.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

* Valid Massachusetts Teaching license in School Counseling or School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor or School Psychologist

* Preference will be given to candidates who are dually certified as a School Counselor and School Psychologist or School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor and School Psychologist

* Additional content area license is encouraged.

TRAINING AND

EXPERIENCE:

At least a Master's Degree in the area of major study.

Bilingual preferred - Primary languages spoken in the community are:
English, Spanish, Arabic, and French.

SKILLS AND ABILITY:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form;

* Use evidence-based research practices and data to most effectively guide increasing student growth and achievement using proactive and solution-focused approaches to meeting student needs.

* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the community.

* Work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage several projects simultaneously

* Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements, state and federal laws, and Methuen School policies (as long as the policies do not conflict with the Methuen Educators Association (Unit

A) Contract).

* Work with students of diverse backgrounds with diverse needs in an equitable and inclusive manner.

* Maintain appropriate confidential records

* React professionally and objectively to unpredictable situations (e.g. environmental changes, behavior/aggression, seizure activity, etc.).

* Operate and/or acquire skills to operate a computer and related software including but not limited to Google and use instructional technology and data systems appropriately and work with students to facilitate their use of instructional technology.

* Strong collaborative, counseling, advising, teaching, coaching, and leadership skills to support student programming and work in a team setting

* Strong organizational skills to balance the responsibilities of a high demand position.

* Knowledge of specialized content areas as well as any related laws and procedures.

* Ability to plan and implement services and supports within multi-tiered systems of support based on district and school objectives and the needs and abilities of assigned students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

* Implement, monitor, and adjust reentry plans for students returning from long-term absence / hospitalization in consultation with counseling staff and administrators

* Provide therapeutic services and supports to identified students in order to support their transition back to the general education setting

* Support students' academic success through the provision of consultation regarding working with specific students who are transitioning out of the Bridge Program, monitoring and ensuring the implementation of academic accommodations /…