Long Term Substitute - Adjustment Counselor - High School Level

Long Term Substitute

• Adjustment Counselor
• High School Level Leominster Public Schools Leominster High School
• Leominster , Massachusetts This job is also posted in Leominster Public Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5615118

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description

LEOMINSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LEOMINSTER

HIGH SCHOOL

SCHOOL

ADJUSTMENT COUNSELOR

Leominster High School is seeking a School Adjustment Counselor for a long-term substitute position starting in April, 2026. Leominster High School serves over 1800 students in a growing and diverse community that includes a comprehensive and vocational school. Job Responsibilities Meet regularly with students to provide individual and/or group counseling to students, as needed, relative to social and emotional issues that impact engagement and achievement Work closely with the Student Support Team to plan and implement interventions for students. Use multiple sources of data to identify needs, monitor progress, and adjust counseling interventions to improve student outcomes Provide direct service for individuals identified through Individual Education Plans (IEP) and 504 Accommodation Plans Engage with families and outside agencies as partners around successes, challenges, and problem-solving on behalf of our students. Provide intervention with students on conflict mediation, de-escalation, and peer mediation Consult, assist, and implement behavior assessments for identified students Maintain appropriate documentation, including progress reports for students on IEPs Collaborate with faculty and staff on students' needs and progress Attend 504 meetings and IEP meetings as needed Perform other duties specifically articulated within the collective bargaining agreement as assigned by building principal and/or District administration Position Qualifications Masters degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling Massachusetts School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor Certification preferred. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, to include the ability to work with families and outside agencies. Strong planning and collaboration skills. Skills in de-escalation strategies, conflict resolution, and behavior management Experience with diverse student populations preferred. Bilingual in English and Spanish or Portuguese preferred

Position Type:

Full-Time