Part-Time School Adjustment Counselor (IEP & Mental Health)

Amherst-Pelham Regional School District; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Amherst-Pelham Regional School District is seeking a part-time School Adjustment Counselor for Chestnut Street Academy, serving Grade 6 students. The role emphasizes collaboration with the special education team, families, and outside providers to address school-based IEP needs.

The candidate should have a Master’s in a mental health field and MA DESE School Adjustment Counselor certification, with strong case management and de-escalation skills for a diverse school community.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field.
• DESE School Adjustment Counselor certification.
• Experience with children with special educational needs.
• Bilingual and multicultural candidates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual school-based counseling services including skills development.
• Case management for assigned caseload.
• Provide classroom-based supports, consultation and interventions to students.
• Collaborate with school personnel on social/emotional learning and mental health issues.
• Provide crisis intervention when needed.
• Develop behavior supports plans and interventions; collect and analyze data.
• May conduct assessments (FBA).
• Develop IEPs and write progress reports for students on caseload.
• Participate in IEP Team meetings to report progress.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and district-wide mental health meetings.

Skills

Case management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or other mental health provider field

DESE School Adjustment Counselor certification

Job description

Amherst-Pelham Regional School District is seeking a part-time School Adjustment Counselor for Chestnut Street Academy, serving Grade 6 students. The role emphasizes collaboration with the special education team, families, and outside providers to address school-based IEP needs.

The candidate should have a Master’s in a mental health field and MA DESE School Adjustment Counselor certification, with strong case management and de-escalation skills for a diverse school community.