SCHOOL ADJUSTMENT COUNSELOR LONG TERM SUB (Oct-Feb)

Westfield Public Schools; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfield Public Schools is seeking a School Adjustment Counselor Long Term Substitute for the Oct-Feb period at Southampton Road School in Westfield, MA. Starting date is immediate.

The role focuses on counseling, developing programmatic alternatives for students with adjustment issues, and collaborating with staff and families to support student success. The candidate should hold valid MA DESE certification as a School Adjustment Counselor, with a preference for at least three years of

Qualifications

• 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.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Counsel, test and assist in developing programmatic alternatives for students with serious adjustment problems.
• Work cooperatively with 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 assigned by the building principal or Superintendent.

Education

Certification as a School Adjustment Counselor issued by the MA DESE

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

SCHOOL ADJUSTMENT COUNSELOR LONG TERM SUB (Oct-Feb)

Westfield Public Schools Southampton Road School - Westfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5948710
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Westfield Public Schools is hiring one (1) School Adjustment Counselor Long Term Substitute

Under the direction of authorized administrators shall:

• 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 IEP's.
• Attend case conferences on students if required.
• 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 will be commensurate with the Westfield Public Schools NONC contract. Salary placement will be based on information contained in the application as submitted.

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Westfield School Committee policy on evaluation.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $173 to $263 Per Day

Job Categories: Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor

Welcome to Southampton Road School

Our school educates approximately three hundred students in grades K-4 in a safe and nurturing environment. At Southampton Road School we strive to individually empower students to grow to their fullest potential both personally and academically. Our learning community is comprised of a knowledgeable and caring staff who welcome family and community involvement.

Job Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 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 up to 25 pounds with some pulling and pushing or reaching above, generally of desk and file drawers. Frequent use of hands to operate keyboards and telephones and other office equipment.

  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.

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Mary Kate Ritchie , Principal
• 330 Southampton Road
• Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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