School Adjustment Counselor - Kane Elementary School

Young World Physical Education

Marlborough (MA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Marlborough Public Schools Kane Elementary School in Marlborough, Massachusetts seeks an experienced School Adjustment Counselor to support students' social-emotional needs, collaborate with families and staff, and contribute to a positive school climate.

The role includes direct service with students, group work, crisis intervention, referrals to community resources, and participation in district teams; it requires a Master's in counseling and an appropriate license.

Qualifications

Master's degree in counseling, psychology or social work required.
Massachusetts license as School Social Worker or School Adjustment Counselor required.
Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct service to students with mental health and social needs.
Consult with teachers and administrators on behavior and social-emotional support.
Collaborate with families and community agencies for student services.
Lead or participate in district/ school teams and meetings.
Refer students to therapists, psychiatrists, and other services as needed.
Maintain student confidentiality and document appropriately.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Confidentiality

Bilingual Spanish/Portuguese

Crisis intervention

Active listening

Self-control

Problem solving

Social perception

Education

Master's Degree in counseling, psychology or social work

DESE Massachusetts School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor license

LISCW or LMHC preferred

Tools

Google Docs

Aspen

Microsoft Office

Job description

School Adjustment Counselor - Kane Elementary School

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School Adjustment Counselor - Kane Elementary School

Job Details

Job ID: 5848961
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Description

Title of Position:

School Adjustment Counselor - Francis J. Kane Elementary School

School Year: 2026-27 School Year;Plus 10 extra days per Appendix D Category I Stipend

Organizational Relationship or Line of Authority: Reports to the Building Principal and Executive Director of Clinical Services.

Salary: In accordance with the MEA Salary Scale according to education and experience

Job Summary: School adjustment counselors provide direct service through individual and small group meetings as well as indirect support through collaboration and consultation with colleagues across disciplines including administrators, teachers and student support providers. School adjustment counselors support students and families on their caseload in meeting social/emotional needs and play an integral role with student support colleagues to connect students and families to a variety of support structures in and out of school, including but not limited to referrals to therapists, psychiatrists and other critical services.

Statement of Duties:

Provide direct service to students with mental health behavioral/social needs as identified through a referral process that may include the teacher, parent, or school administration.
Demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of professional area and delivery by consistently engaging students in academic, behavioral, and social/emotional learning experiences through the use of educational and/or clinical practices that enable students to acquire knowledge and skills.
Consult with teachers and administration regarding mental health, behavioral management and social functioning; assist teachers with social/emotional support within the classroom.
Share with appropriate colleagues (e.g., classroom teachers, administrators, and professional support personnel) conclusions about student progress and seeks feedback from them about practices that will support improved student learning and/or development.
Promote student education on emotional regulation, wellness strategies, personal conflict resolution skills and social development.
Accommodate differences in student learning styles, needs, interests, and levels of readiness, including those of students with disabilities and English learners.
Provide risk reduction preventative & prosocial skill based support.
Advocate for and support parental involvement in their child’s education process.
Based on assessment results and/or other data, provide descriptive feedback and engages students and families in constructive conversation that focuses on student growth and improvement.
Make proper referrals to community agencies to assist with student and family needs
Communicate with parents to create, share, and/or identify strategies for supporting learning and development at school and home.
Refer students with significant safety risks to Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES)
Team leader of Child Abuse Review Team (CART)
File (51A) reports
Develop or contribute to the timely development of well-structured plans with measurable outcomes that respond to all relevant individual student needs, and include supports that enable students to meet the goals or objectives of the plan.
Effectively collaborate with colleagues through shared planning and/or informal conversation in such work as: analyzing student performance and development and planning appropriate interventions at the classroom or school level.
Regularly provide appropriate advice and expertise that is customized to support general education teachers and other colleagues to create appropriate and effective academic, behavioral, and social/emotional learning experiences for students for whom responsibility is shared.
Building Equity Team member—Following the guidelines set forth in the district-wide Civil Rights Policy
Attend district wide, school-based meetings, training and professional development.
Assist in school–wide community service learning projects.
Liaison to DCF, Human Services & Mental Health providers; McKinney Vento.
Team member of monthly students-at-risk meetings; attend Instructional Support Team (IST), Individual Education Plan (IEP) and 504 meetings as appropriate.
Provide Crisis Intervention Services for school based and district wide situations.
Design and administer assessments and/or collects data to measure student learning, growth, and/or development through a variety of methods, including informal and formal assessments and common interim assessments where applicable.
Demonstrate sound judgment reflecting integrity, honesty, fairness, and trustworthiness and protects student confidentiality appropriately.
Perform all other duties as assigned by building principal.

QualificationsRequired:

Masters Degree in counseling, psychology or social work
DESE Massachusetts School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor license required
Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese preferred
LISCW or LMHCpreferred
Successful experience as a counselor, school adjustment counselor or clinical social worker and involvement in providing direct therapeutic treatment
Excellent interpersonal skills
Experience working collaboratively with teachers, administrators, support staff, parents/community and outside agencies
Flexible, timely and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
Familiarity with Google Docs and Aspen is a plus
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable

Skills and Abilities Necessary:

Technology Use – School System Data base, standard Microsoft and Google products and web-based sites.
Written and Oral Comprehension and Expression— Read and understand information in writing and listen to and understand spoken information and ideas. Able to communicate information and ideas in speaking and writing so others will understand.
Team Player— Being respectful as part of a team and displaying constructive, collaborative behaviors.
Active Listening— Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made and asking questions as appropriate.
Social Perceptiveness— Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Service Orientation— Actively looking for ways to help people
Making Decisions and Solving Problems— Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solving problems.
Concern for Others— Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job
Self-Control— Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment

Student Services > Adjustment Counselor

Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor

Substitute > Substitute

Substitute > Substitute: Teachers

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