LONG TERM SUB School Adjustment Counselor - Robinson & Crisafulli Schools

LONG TERM SUB School Adjustment Counselor - Robinson & Crisafulli Schools

Westford Public Schools, Crisafulli Elementary – Westford, Massachusetts

Col. John Robinson School – Westford, Massachusetts

Job : 5733347

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 22, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $301 to $335 Per Day

Position will be paid in accordance with the Substitute Handbook.

Job Categories:

Student Services >
Adjustment Counselor

Student Services >
School/Guidance Counselor

Grades:
Pre‑K through 5

This is a split position: 0.5 FTE at Robinson School and 0.5 FTE at Crisafulli School.

Assignment begins on or around 09/05/2026 through approximately 11/27/2026.

• Provides individual and group counseling to students as needed
• Provides counselees with an orientation of available guidance services
• Communicates to counselees special programs within and outside of school that are best suited to their educational and emotional development
• Conducts both group and individual meetings to assist students in goal setting and decision-making
• Develops IEP-based curriculum for individual and group work with students
• Refers students and their families to outside resources, including but not limited to family, group, and individual counseling as well as behavioral specialists, as needed
• Keeps accurate records regarding student interactions
• Communicates regularly with parents/guardians whose children are having social, emotional and academic problems in school
• Advocates for students, parents/guardians, and the school system
• Assists in crisis prevention and intervention
• Conducts student interviews, parent interviews, and observations in conjunction with Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA's)
• Contributes to the development and assessment of the curriculum
• Responsible for classroom guidance instruction including curriculum development and delivery
• Works with administrators, teachers, guidance counselors, and support staff to develop appropriate and effective educational plans for at‑risk students as needed
• Assesses reports of child abuse and neglect with the Child Protective Team in house, and reports these situations to the Department of Social Services
• Participates in Special Education team meetings for students on caseload or those being referred for counseling
• Develops special programs and curriculum in conjunction with other staff to improve the social and emotional well‑being of students
• Participates in workshops/seminars/programs and professional organizations to maintain current knowledge in the field of clinical work
• Demonstrates a willingness to grow professionally and contribute to the educational process at the elementary school
• Other duties as assigned by the Coordinator of Guidance and the Building Principal

• Meets all State License / Certification Standards
• Masters degree in Clinical mental Health Counseling / Social Work
• School Adjustment Specialization
• Strong Interpersonal skills
• Strong Organizational skills
• LICSW preferred
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Sharon Kennelly, Principal
• 13 Robinson Road
• Westford, Massachusetts 01886
• Phone:
  No Phone Calls Please
• Email: skennelly