School Adjustment Counselor

Centralcatholic; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Tuition benefit for children

Job summary

Central Catholic High School in Lawrence, MA seeks a dedicated School Adjustment Counselor for the 2026–2027 academic year. The role focuses on delivering high-quality support to students within a Catholic, college-preparatory environment while aligning with the Marist mission.

Responsibilities include consultation with teachers and parents, providing direct services to students, maintaining records, and participating in multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in the educational field.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on objectives and student needs.
• Strong communication, both oral and written.
• Ability to present information to staff, parents and the public.
• Ability to maintain confidential student records in line with laws.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with school staff to support students on caseload.
• Contribute to positive school climate.
• Address social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students.
• Provide direct services to individuals or groups when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate student records and prepare reports.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Collaborate with administration and faculty on interventions.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organization

Teamwork

Proactive approach

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SIS software

MS Office

Job description

Welcome to Central Catholic High School.

So much more than a college preparatory high school, Central Catholic is a connected community, a transformative opportunity, a beautiful legacy, and a forever family.

It’s where students and teachers alike love coming to school, and where success is what we achieve together.

Central Catholic High School (CCHS) is seeking a dedicated School Adjustment Counselor for the 2026–2027 Academic Year.

The position is for a Counselor who will deliver high-quality support services to students within a Catholic, College-preparatory environment while supporting the School’s Catholic Marist Mission and willprovide consultation with teachers, staff, administration, parents, and outside agencies.

The essential functions or duties listed below are illustrations of the type of work that is performed and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for by this position. Other duties may be assigned.

• Consistent communication and consultation to applicable members of school staff (teachers, paraprofessionals, administration, counselor, etc.) to support students on caseload.
• Contribute positively to school climate.
• Work with parents, teachers and staff to address various social, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
• In collaboration with building administration and faculty, may provide direct services to individuals or groups of students (e.g., counseling, crisis interventions, and individual safety plans, when appropriate).
• Teach socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the students’ individualized education programs (IEPs) by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system.
• Meet with parents to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their individualized educational needs.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on assigned caseload, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Provide crisis intervention, as needed, for students and those in inclusive classrooms.
• Assist in collection of data for providing appropriate classroom interventions.
• Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
• Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities.
• Assist in the task of operating the school as a community of cooperative and constructive members.
• Maintains an understanding of the philosophies and principles utilized in District-wide programs.
• Demonstrates an understanding of definitions, etiology, & characteristics of students’ disabilities.
• Follows state and federal special education regulations, as outlined in the IDEA.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in the educational field
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on district and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups including staff, parents and the general public
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to use reasoning ability to evaluate information and determine/recommend an appropriate course of action
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to use professional literature, evidence-based research, and continuing education content to make practice decisions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the community
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and manage several projects simultaneously
• Uses instructional technology appropriately and works with students to facilitate their use of instructional technology
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements, state and federal laws, and Board of Education policies
• Knowledge of special education procedures to maintain appropriate confidential records
• Ability/willingness to plan, coordinate, conduct and participate in ongoing professional and staff development
• Ability to operate a computer and related software
• Experience evaluating student skills and writing reports to interpret/summarize findings
• Strong collaborative, teaching, coaching and leadership skills to support student programming and work in a team setting
• Strong problem-solving skills to support student success
• Strong data-collection skills to help to inform decisions for students
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills to balance the demands of a multi-tasking position
• A proactive and solution focused approach to meeting student needs

Education/Experience

• Minimum of baccalaureate degree, master’s degree preferred.
• Experience and/or understanding of at-risk students; learning interventions, low achieving students, adolescent development and motivational strategies preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid MA DESE School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor certification.

Compensation: Salary & Benefits

Central Catholic High School offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $61,788 - $94,614 (compensation is based on education and experience) with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits include:

• HMO Health Insurance Plan with a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Dental insurance through Delta Dental
• A cafeteria plan with Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Dependent Care Account (DCA)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan through Fidelity Investments with employer contribution
• Life Insurance coverage for two times salary (Employer pays 100% of the premium)
• Voluntary supplemental Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Central Catholic tuition benefit offered for children of full-time employees

Equal Opportunity Employer

In its employment practices, Central Catholic High School will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, marital status, mental or physical handicap unrelated to the ability to perform duties of the position. This policy shall be interpreted in a manner which is consistent with the religious mission of Central Catholic High School and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.

Welcome to Central Catholic High School.

So much more than a college preparatory high school, Central Catholic is a connected community, a transformative opportunity, a beautiful legacy, and a forever family.

It’s where students and teachers alike love coming to school, and where success is what we achieve together.

About Central Catholic High School

A College Preparatory High School of Excellence in the Marist Tradition

Founded by the Marist Brothers in the heart of Lawrence, Massachusetts in 1935, Central Catholic High School enrolls approximately1,200 students from over 60 communities. Students come from diverse backgrounds to form a caring community of faith, learning, and service. They advance to college in overwhelming numbers (100% admitted each year) and move on to successful careers and positions of leadership in government, business, industry, academia, and professions.

Central Catholic High School is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.