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Middle/High School Adjustement Counselor-Quaboag Regional Quaboag Regional School District Quaboag Regional Middle High School - Warren, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5822028

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 28, 2026 Job Description

Position Title:

Middle/High School Adjustment Counselor Reports to:

Building Principal - Quaboag Regional Middle/High School

Primary Function:

The Middle/High School Adjustment Counselor supports students' social, emotional, and behavioral well-being to promote academic success and personal growth. This role involves providing counseling services, crisis intervention, and collaboration with staff, families, and outside agencies to address students' individual needs.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in School Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field
• Appropriate state licensure/certification (e.g., School Adjustment Counselor, School Social Worker)
• Experience working with children and adolescents in a school or clinical setting preferred
• Knowledge of child development, behavioral interventions, and mental health practices
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills

Responsibilities:

• Counseling & Direct Student Supports oProvide individual and small group counseling oSupport Students dealing with: Mental Health Concerns Behavioral Challenges Social or peer issues Responsible for coordinating reentry meetings for students in a temporary outplacement
• Social-Emotional & Behavioral Interventions oCollaborates with BCBA/RBTs oTeach coping skills, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution oSupports All Programmatic Staff and students, as well as all QRMHS students
• Special Education & Student Support Teams oParticipates in IEP Meetings, 504 plan development, and Student intervention teams oProvides counseling services outlined in IEPs oTracks progress and writes reports on student outcomes
• Crisis Intervention & Risk Assessment oRespond to crises such as: suicidal ideation, behavioral escalations, trauma or family emergencies oConduct risk assessments and safety planning oHelp develop school crisis protocols
• Family & Community Engagement oCommunicates regularly with families oConnects students to outside mental health or social services when necessary oAssists with Mandated Reporting oCollaboration with outside providers oSupport families in addressing home-related challenges impacting school
• Prevention & School Climate oCollaborates around bullying prevention, peer mediation, and substance use education oPromotes a positive and inclusive school climate oAdvocates for students' well-being and equity oConsults regularly with staff regarding Social Emotional Learning

Salary:

Per QEA Contract Quaboag Regional School District ensures equal employment and educational opportunities for its employees and students. In compliance with federal and state law, all programs, services, courses of study, and activities are made available regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, or homeless status.

Position Type:

Full-time