Long Term Substitute - School Adjustment Counselor

Wilmington Public Schools; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilmington Public Schools is seeking a Long Term Substitute to serve as a School Adjustment Counselor. The role focuses on counseling students in grades 1–3, delivering universal SEL supports, and coordinating with school teams for transitions and PBIS implementation.

Requirements include a Master’s degree and MA DESE licensure, with 2+ years of relevant experience preferred; citizenship or work authorization required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or above in Social Work, School Psychology, or related field.
• Massachusetts DESE licensure as School Counselor, School Adjustment Counselor, or Social Worker.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling and social skills groups for grades 1–3.
• Design and deliver universal tiered supports and interventions.
• Case management for assigned caseload.
• Collaborate with school personnel on SEL and mental health issues; provide classroom-based SEL lessons.
• Provide IEP services and participate in IEP/504 meetings; co-chair 504 processes.

Skills

Experience with elementary students

School setting experience

Safety-Care training

Education

Master’s degree

Massachusetts DESE licensure

Job description

Long Term Substitute - School Adjustment Counselor

Job Details

Job ID: 5918250
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 9, 2026

Job Description

The Adjustment Counselor will be responsible for providing the following supports to students in grades 1-3. Responsibilities include:

• Organize and provide individual counseling services and social skill group opportunities
• Design and deliver universal tiered supports and interventions for all students
• Case management for assigned caseload
• Collaborate and consult with school personnel on topics related to social/emotional learning and mental health issues, including providing classroom based SEL lessons
• Provide crisis intervention, when needed
• Collaborate and consult with personnel and the teams at receiving elementary schools to plan for transitions
• Maintain contact with outside providers and agencies to facilitate comprehensive approaches to student services
• When applicable, develop individual student goals and benchmarks, collect and analyze data, and prepare progress reports
• Work with the SST team and meetings
• Provides IEP services to students (Counseling/Social Skills)
• Complete special education paperwork including referrals and background data collection and attends/participates in IEP team meetings.
• Co-chair the 504 team process and meetings
• Assume a leadership role in implementing a social/emotional curriculum and Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS)
• Attend scheduled building based staff meetings and participates in district clinical staff meetings
• Participate in and maintain Safety Care certification
• Perform other related duties as required by the Principal

Position Type: Full-time
Salary: $140 to $160 Per Day
Job Categories:

Student Services > Adjustment Counselor

Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor

Equal Opportunity Employer

Notice of Non-Discrimination
All educational and non-academic programs, activities and employment opportunities at Wilmington Public Schools are offered without regard to race, color, sex, religion,national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, age and/or disability, and any other class or characteristic protected by law.

Job Requirements

• DEGREE PREFERRED:
  • Master’s degree or above in Social Work, School Psychology, or other mental health provider field.
  • Massachusetts DESE licensure required as School Counselor, School Adjustment Counselor or Social Worker
• EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
  • Experience working with elementary school students, both with and without disabilities.
  • Previous experience working in a school setting.
  • Safety-Care training preferred.
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lisa King , Principal
• 298 Shawsheen Ave.
• Wilmington, Massachusetts 01887
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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