School Adjustment Counselor - Long-term Substitute

Young World Physical Education; Dracut (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Dracut Public Schools seeks a long-term Substitute School Adjustment Counselor for George H. Englesby Elementary School in Dracut, MA.

The assignment covers a leave of absence from Sep 21, 2026 through Feb 26, 2027. Responsibilities include consulting with administrators and staff on students’ social and emotional health, implementing IEP/504 plans, contributing to IEP goals, maintaining records, and collaborating with the School-Based Crisis Team and Student Support Team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work required; Master’s preferred.
• Massachusetts license as School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor or equivalent.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa may be required.

Responsibilities

• Consult with administrators and staff on social-emotional health of students.
• Provide services outlined in IEP or 504 plans.
• Draft IEP goals and document progress toward objectives.
• Participate in eligibility determinations for special education and 504 evaluations.
• Collaborate with School-Based Crisis Team and Student Support Team.
• Maintain complete, up-to-date records as required by law and policy.

Skills

Student counseling

Collaboration

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Master’s degree preferred

Massachusetts Licenses: School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor

Tools

IEP/504 knowledge

Job description

School Adjustment Counselor - Long-term Substitute

Dracut Public Schools George H. Englesby Elementary School - Dracut, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Dracut Public Schools George H. Englesby Elementary School - Dracut, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Starting Date:

Sep 21, 2026

Job Description

The Englesby Elementary School is seeking a long-term substitute School Adjustment Counselor to cover a leave of absence. This leave is anticipated to begin on September 21, 2026 and continue through February 26, 2027.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• *Consult and cooperate with administrators and professional staff in assessing the social and emotional health of students experiencing difficulty accessing school and in developing plans to mitigate such challenges on learning
• *Provide services as outlined in a student’s IEP or 504 Accommodation Plan
• *Participate in the drafting of IEP goals and objectives for students requiring specialized instruction
• *Document progress towards goals and objectives in student’s IEP’s
• *Participate in eligibility determination for special education and 504 evaluations
• *Participate as a member of the School-Based Crisis Team
• *Participate as a member of the Student Support Team
• *Meet regularly and work collaboratively with colleagues across the district
• *Serve as a referral agent to obtain necessary information from specialized public or private organizations as well as state agencies in regard to the well-being of students
• *Keep complete, up to date and accurate records and/or data required by law, policy and regulation
• *Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services

REPORTS TO: Principal/Director of Student Services

WORK YEAR:182 Days

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: As per the Dracut Teachers’ Association contract

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $297 Per Day

Job Categories:

Student Services > Adjustment Counselor

Welcome to George H. Englesby Elementary School

The Englesby Elementary School serves an average of 530 students in grades K-5.https://www.dracutps.org/o/ees

Job Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS:
  
  *Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Master’s preferred
  *Degrees in Guidance or Psychology will also be considered
  *Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education License as School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor
  *Commonwealth of Massachusetts license as Social Worker
  
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lenore Zavalick , Principal
• 1580 Lakeview
• Dracut, Massachusetts 01826
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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