Adjustment Counselor Long Term Substitute February 2027-June 2027

NEWBURYPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Newburyport Public Schools is seeking an energetic substitute Adjustment Counselor for PK-3 at the Bresnahan School in Newburyport, MA. The role entails providing proactive behavioral support, collaborating with teachers, and engaging families to promote positive behavior and self-regulation.

The position requires MA DESE licensure or eligibility, a Master’s in a related field, and at least 3 years of relevant experience with young children.

Qualifications

• MA DESE license as an Adjustment Counselor/School Social Worker required or eligible
• Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field required
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with young children in educational/therapeutic settings preferred
• Knowledge of child development and behavior management
• Experience with social-emotional learning (SEL) frameworks
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Flexible and adaptable in job responsibilities
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and small-group behavioral interventions.
• Model and teach self-regulation, coping, and problem-solving strategies using SEL curricula.
• Use restorative practices to address conflicts and repair relationships.
• Monitor students’ behavioral goals and collect progress data.
• Collaborate and co-teach with teachers to design and implement classroom management strategies and BIPs.
• Provide coaching and modeling for teachers on positive behavior supports and de-escalation.
• Partner with families to align home and school behavior expectations.
• Participate in parent meetings and re-entry conferences as needed.
• Connect families with community resources for behavioral or mental health support.
• Maintain accurate records of student interventions, progress, and outcomes.
• Analyze behavior data to identify trends and inform prevention strategies.
• Contribute to school climate initiatives and the School Improvement Plan.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Education

Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field

MA DESE license as an Adjustment Counselor/School Social Worker

Job description

Adjustment Counselor Long Term Substitute February 2027-June 2027

Newburyport Public Schools Francis T. Bresnahan School - Newburyport, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5962071

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 16, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Feb 28, 2027

Job Description

The Bresnahan School is a grade PK-3 elementary school located in Newburyport, Massachusetts. We are looking for an energetic and experienced substitute Adjustment Counselor to join our teaching team. The Adjustment Counselor will provide proactive, developmentally appropriate support to students in kindergarten through grade 3 who exhibit behavioral, social, or emotional challenges that interfere with learning or school adjustment. The Adjustment Counselor will work collaboratively with classroom teachers, counselors, administrators, and families to promote positive behavior, increase student engagement, and build self-regulation and conflict-resolution skills.

Direct Student Support

• Provide individualized and small-group behavioral interventions.
• Model and teach self-regulation, coping, and problem-solving strategies using evidence-based social-emotional curricula.
• Use restorative practices to address conflict and repair relationships between students.
• Monitor students’ behavioral goals and collect progress data for review (when applicable).

Classroom and Teacher Collaboration

• Collaborate and co-teach with teachers to design and implement classroom management strategies and individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
• Provide coaching and modeling for teachers on positive behavior supports, reinforcement systems, and de-escalation techniques.

Family and Community Engagement

• Partner with families to build consistency between home and school behavior expectations.
• Participate in parent meetings and re-entry conferences as needed.
• Connect families with community or district resources for behavioral or mental health support.

Data Collection and Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of student interventions, progress, and outcomes.
• Analyze behavior data (e.g., office discipline referrals, suspension data, classroom incidents) to identify trends and inform prevention strategies.
• Contribute to schoolwide climate initiatives and the School Improvement Plan regarding behavioral supports and reduction of classroom behavioral disruptions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Newburyport Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $150 to $308 Per Day

Job Categories: Substitute > Substitute

Job Requirements

• MA DESE license as an Adjustment Counselor/School Social Worker
• Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field
• 3 years of experience working with young children in an educational or therapeutic setting
• Knowledge of child development, behavior management techniques, and social-emotional learning (SEL) frameworks
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible and adaptable in job responsibilities.
• Ability to move freely about the building to perform duties with students and teachers.
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jamie Sokolowski , Principal
• 70 Low Street
• Newburyport, Massachusetts 01950
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]