SCHOOL ADJUSTMENT COUNSELOR LONG TERM SUB (May-June)- PRESCHOOL

Young World Physical Education; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 31,365 - 47,601; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Westfield is seeking a long-term substitute School Adjustment Counselor. The role involves counseling students, working with staff to develop programs, and maintaining records related to student referrals. Candidates must have certification from Massachusetts and preferably three years of teaching experience. The position has a daily salary ranging from $170 to $258, depending on placement according to the district's contract. This work is generally conducted within the school building.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a School Adjustment Counselor from Massachusetts.
• Minimum of three years teaching experience desired.
• Experience in elementary or early childhood settings desired.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and assist students with adjustment problems.
• Work cooperatively with staff for student programs.
• Establish positive relationships with students' homes.

Job description

School Adjustment Counselor – Long Term Substitute (May–June) – Preschool

Westfield Public Schools is hiring one (1) School Adjustment Counselor Long Term Substitute to work from May 1 through the end of the 2025-2026 school year.

Responsibilities

• Counsel, test and assist in developing programmatic alternatives for students with serious adjustment problems.
• Work cooperatively with all staff related to the programs for these identified students.
• Establish positive relationships with the home.
• Serve as a referral agent to obtain outside assistance when needed.
• Be involved in developing behavioral objectives for IEPs.
• Attend case conferences on students if required.
• Maintain pertinent records on all referred students.
• Have periodic meetings with teachers to follow up on program recommendations.
• Work on potential referrals for student assistance program when needed.
• Participate in 504 team meetings.
• Development of behavioral plans.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the building principal or the Superintendent of Schools.

Reports To

Building Principal

Salary and Terms of Employment

Salary will be commensurate with the Westfield Public Schools NONC contract. Salary placement will be based on information contained in the application as submitted. $170 to $258 Per Day. Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Westfield School Committee policy on evaluation.

Job Requirements

• Current and valid certification as a School Adjustment Counselor issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• A minimum of three years teaching experience is desired.
• Experience in elementary school setting or early childhood setting is desired.

Additional Requirements

Work is generally conducted within school building. Ability to travel throughout the school building is necessary. Position involves sitting and the ability to travel from one place to another within the classroom. Work is light in nature with regular lifting of up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting of 25 pounds with some pulling and pushing or reaching above, generally of desk and file drawers. Frequent use of hands to operate keyboards, telephones and other office equipment.

EEO Statement

Westfield Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.