Elementary School Adjustment Counselor

Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce; Ayer (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ayer Shirley Regional School District is seeking a qualified School Adjustment Counselor to promote and support academic, social, and emotional development for all students at Lura A. White Elementary School.

Responsibilities include delivering social-emotional learning, coordinating IEP/504 processes, collaborating with teachers and families, and writing social-emotional goals and related documentation to support student success within the MA Model 2.0 framework.

Qualifications

• Valid MA DESE certification as School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor (All levels).
• LICSW or LMHC in addition to DESE certification is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and conflict resolution for students.
• Design and deliver social-emotional learning through lessons and school-wide initiatives.
• Coordinate IEP/504 meetings and develop social-emotional goals and related paperwork.
• Work with teachers, principals, and staff to identify and support at-risk students.

Skills

Mediation

Relationship-building

Educator collaboration

Education

DESE School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor license

LICSW or LMHC plus DESE certification

Job description

Job Details

Job ID: 5800851

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 24, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Description

The Ayer Shirley Regional School District is looking for a qualified School Adjustment Counselor to promote and assist academic, social, emotional, career, and learning development for all students.

Responsibilities Include

• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion for all students and families
• Design and deliver social-emotional learning through classroom lessons, school-wide initiatives (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports), group and individual counseling, educator consultation and training, and parent workshops
• Parent communication, teacher consultation, and coordination of Section 504 accommodation plans
• Work collaboratively and consult as a team member with teachers, principals, and other school personnel for purposes of identifying, evaluating, and recommending interventions for the adjustment of students
• Meet with parents as needed to obtain information, and/or to suggest interventions to provide support for students in need
• Responsible for the individual counseling of IEP and 504 students with social/emotional goals as determined through the team meeting process
• Attend IEP/504 meetings that are attached to the caseload and any additional requested meetings. May be asked to write social-emotional goals, Part A assessments, and any other appropriate paperwork as needed
• Work in conjunction with the Special Education and Student Services Department
• Responsible for writing social-emotional goals, Part A assessments, FBA, and any other appropriate paperwork as assigned
• Communicate with third-party providers as appropriate to each student
• Responsible for pre-referral conferences with school personnel in a team context for the appropriate intervention for a student
• Provide crisis intervention and conflict resolution services when requested by school personnel
• Participate and organize counseling activities that contribute to the effectiveness and operation of the school

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $55,430 to $110,948 Per Year

Job Categories

Student Services > Adjustment Counselor

Student Services > Social Worker

Welcome to Lura A. White Elementary School

Ayer Shirley Regional School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements

• Hold a valid license through the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor, All levels.
• LICSW or LMHC in addition to DESE certification helpful.
• Previous experience with implementing the MA Model 2.0 or 3.0 School Counseling approach preferred
• Demonstrated success in mediation and relationship-building