Adjustment Counselor

Adjustment Counselor

West Springfield Public Schools Coburn Elementary - West Springfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5877718

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 10, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

• Provide group and individual counseling services
• Design and deliver tiered supports and interventions
• Case management services for an assigned caseload
• Collaborate and consult with school personnel on topics related to social/emotional learning and mental health issues
• Provide crisis intervention when needed
• Family communication and collaboration as part of service delivery planning and services
• Collaborate and consult with teachers and related service personnel regarding strategies and interventions appropriate for students and communication regarding progress monitoring
• Maintain contact with outside providers and agencies to facilitate a comprehensive approach to the student’s service delivery
• Develop individual student goals and benchmarks, collect and analyze data, and prepare progress reports

• IEP assessments, goal writing, and progress reports as needed
• Perform other related duties as required
• Participate in and maintain QBS Safety Care certification
• Self-harm and threat assessment screenings as indicated

• Current DESE licensure as a School Adjustment Counselor/Social Worker or Licensed School Adjustment Counselor

• School Adjustment Counselor/Social Worker or Licensed School Adjustment Counselor
• Knowledge of community resources
• In-depth knowledge of child development and wrap-around interventions to support student’s social-emotional needs
• Strong organizational and team skills
• Has experience working with diverse students
• Demonstrates the ability to support families and parents as well as teachers with student needs
• Demonstrates knowledge of mental health and family systems
• Bilingual encouraged to apply

Salary:
Per Unit A Contract

Salary Range: $53,939 - $102,056

Work Year: 184 days

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Student Services >
Adjustment Counselor

West Springfield Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis.of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran’sstatus, sexual orientation, genetic information, neurodiversity, gender identity or expression,marital status, or any other class protected by state, federal, or local laws. Equal Opportunity applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer,termination, layoff, compensation, benefits and all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• David Drugan
• 115 Southworth Street
• West Springfield, Massachusetts 01089
• Phone:
• Fax:
• Email: ddrugan