School Adjustment Counselor - Pelham

Amherst-Pelham Regional School District

Pelham Elementary School - Pelham, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5944621

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 29, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Interested candidates must apply online through the

Career Site:

https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/4125/opening/205070

The Pelham School District is seeking a School Adjustment Counselor to provide in-school counseling services for students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs. The School Adjustment Counselor will work with the students with social/emotional challenges. The caseload may include both providing services to students in specialized Special Education programs as well as other students needing counseling services in the school. The Counselor will partner with Special Education liaisons and collaborate with other school personnel to meet the needs of the students in the school. The School Adjustment Counselor will have the following roles and responsibilities:

Provide group and individual counseling services

Design and deliver tiered supports and interventions

Case management services for assigned caseload

Collaborate and consult with school personnel on topics related to social/emotional learning and mental health issues

Provide crisis intervention when needed

Do behavioral assessments and develop behavior support plans 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

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

IEP assessments, goal writing and progress reports as needed

Perform other related duties as required

Assume any additional responsibilities as directed by the Principal

Participate in and maintain QBS Safety Care certification

Attend districtwide mental health team meetings and trainings

Self-harm and threat assessment screenings as indicated

Qualifications:

Master's Degree or above in Social Work, Psychology, or other mental health provider field

Background working with children and adolescents with special educational needs. MA DESE School Adjustment Counselor certification required.

Bilingual and/or bicultural candidates encouraged to apply

Go to our Career Site to

Apply:

https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/4125/opening/205070

Position Type:

Full-time