Impactful School Counselor & Site Coordinator

Young World Physical Education; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading Public Schools in Reading, Massachusetts, is seeking a 1.0 FTE METCO School Adjustment Counselor / Site Coordinator at Parker Middle School. The role supports students and families with counseling, crisis intervention, and collaboration with teachers and parents.

Required MA DESE School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor certification, experience with IEPs/504 plans, and strong communication and collaboration skills. Salary ranges and benefits follow district guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a baccalaureate degree; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Valid MA DESE School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor certification.
• Experience meeting IEPs and 504 plan compliance.
• Experience with at-risk students and crisis intervention.
• Ability to establish professional relationships with students, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and communicate with school staff to support students on caseload.
• Provide social-emotional screening and counseling services.
• Collaborate with administration, teachers, and parents.
• Develop and implement crisis intervention plans as needed.
• Maintain confidential student records and reports.
• Assist in district program initiatives and TAP alignment.
• Support positive school climate and student programming.

Skills

IEP/504 experience

Data-driven decisions

Crisis intervention

Collaboration with staff

Strong communication

Special education law knowledge

Behavior support strategies

Education

Baccalaureate degree

Master's degree preferred

MA DESE School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor certification

Experience with at-risk students

Tools

Microsoft Office

Student information systems

Job description

Reading Public Schools in Reading, Massachusetts, is seeking a 1.0 FTE METCO School Adjustment Counselor / Site Coordinator at Parker Middle School. The role supports students and families with counseling, crisis intervention, and collaboration with teachers and parents.

Required MA DESE School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor certification, experience with IEPs/504 plans, and strong communication and collaboration skills. Salary ranges and benefits follow district guidelines.