Adjustment Counselor

Young World Physical Education; West Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

West Springfield Public Schools is seeking an Adjustment Counselor to provide group and individual counseling, design tiered interventions, and manage a caseload to support students’ social-emotional needs.

The role requires DESE licensure as a School Adjustment Counselor or equivalent, with collaboration across school personnel and families to ensure comprehensive service delivery. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires current DESE licensure as a School Adjustment Counselor/Social Worker or Licensed School Adjustment Counselor.
• Bachelor's degree preferred for the role.
• Knowledge of community resources and child development essential.
• Ability to support families, teachers, and students with social-emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual counseling services.
• Design and deliver tiered supports and interventions.
• Case management for an assigned caseload.
• Collaborate with school personnel on social/emotional learning and mental health issues.
• Provide crisis interventions when needed.
• Communicate with families and coordinate service delivery.
• Coordinate with teachers and related staff on progress monitoring and interventions.
• Maintain contacts with outside providers for comprehensive services.
• Develop student goals, collect data, and prepare progress reports.

Skills

Community resources knowledge

Child development knowledge

Organizational skills

Team skills

Experience with diverse students

Family engagement skills

Mental health knowledge

Bilingual (encouraged)

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

DESE licensure or Licensed School Adjustment Counselor

Job description

Adjustment Counselor

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5877718

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

• 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

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• 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

Licensure Requirement

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

Qualifications

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 Opportunityapplies to all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer,termination, layoff, compensation, benefits and all other conditions and privileges ofemployment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• David Drugan
• 115 Southworth Street
• West Springfield, Massachusetts 01089
• Phone: [phone]
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• Email: [e-mail]