School Adjustment Counselor- LTS

Whitman--hanson-Regional-School-Distric; Whitman (MA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Job summary

Whitman-Hanson Regional School District seeks a School Adjustment Counselor (Long-Term Substitute) for Whitman Middle, MA. The role reports to the Principal/Director of Counseling Services and focuses on academic, social, and emotional student support.

Qualified candidates hold MA DESE School Counselor licensure (5-12) and a Master’s degree is preferred. This is a long-term substitute position with responsibilities across counseling and student planning activities.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts DESE School Counselor 5-12 licensure required.
• Experience with professional school counseling responsibilities.
• Master's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling to students to promote academic, social and emotional growth.
• Design and implement classroom and individual counseling activities and interventions.
• Assist students with post-secondary planning and career exploration.
• Maintain confidential student records and communicate with parents and staff.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators and community resources.

Skills

School counseling

Tiered interventions

Student support

Education

Master's Degree preferred

Massachusetts DESE Licensure (School Counselor 5-12)

Job description

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School Adjustment Counselor- LTS

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Job Details

Job ID: 5942753

Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 2, 2026

Job Description

Whitman-Hanson Regional School District

Job Description

Adjustment counselor

Reports to: Principal, Assistant Principal and/or Director of Counseling Services

Evaluators: Principal and/or Director of Counseling Services

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Holds appropriate Massachusetts DESE Licensure (School Counselor 5 - 12)
• Experience and/or demonstrated ability to meet the objectives and responsibilities of a professional school counselor
• Possess Master's Degree preferred

Professional Objectives :

• Objective 1: Academic/Technical Achievement: In order to improve student achievement and promote a commitment to lifelong learning for all students, school counselors will provide tiered interventions that:

• Encourage academic and technical rigor and the need to consistently challenge students to a high academic standard and ultimately inspire their internal education drive.
• Focus on the development of attitudes, knowledge, skills and experiences necessary for success in higher education, the workplace and other post-secondary options.
• Foster motivation, engagement and personalized learning by helping students connect their academics to future life and work experiences

• Objective 2: Workplace Readiness/Career Planning: To prepare all students to become successful adults and productive members of society, school counselors will provide tiered interventions that:

• Assist students in creating meaningful post-secondary plans and making informed decision to reach their goals.
• Focus on integrating academic/technical, personal/social, and employability competency development across all grade levels.
• Encourage student participation in multiple career development education activities

• Objective 3: Personal and Social Development: To promote the positive personal and social development of all students within a safe learning environment, school counselors will provide tiered interventions that:

• Promote the acquisition of appropriate self-regulation skills
• Encourage the development of interpersonal skills for positive social interactions
• Assist student to understand and capitalize on personal strengths and demonstrate resiliency when faced with challenges.

COUNSELING

• Interviews each counselee as appropriate during each school year.
• 2.Initiates meetings with students on the basis of known physical, intellectual, social, emotional, or behavioral concerns.
• 3.Monitors the academic, social, and behavioral progress of counselees.
• 4.Designs and implements counseling activities for students to promote an understanding of their aptitudes, capabilities, and limitations.
• 5.Helps students to make personal decisions, educational plans, and occupational career choices.
• 6.Uses all available and appropriate resources in meeting student-counseling needs.
• 7.Provides special entrance-counseling to students who enter the school as transfers from other schools.
• Provides follow-up regarding decisions and previously made plans.
• 9.Provides informational and counseling assistance to parents and former students as requested.

PLACEMENT AND REFERRAL

• Helps students plan and select an appropriate program of studies consistent with known goals and abilities, and with school policies and requirements.
• Identifies potential learning, behavioral, and emotional concerns in students, and makes an appropriate recommendation for intervention and/or a referral.
• Participates in special needs Team meetings dealing with assigned counselees when appropriate.
• Acquaints students with procedures for finding, getting, and holding a job.
• Provides specific post-secondary planning counseling opportunities and programs for all interested students.
• Provides follow-up to students after referral for assistance through other school or community agencies.

PLANNING AND ORGANIZATION

• Plans and coordinates specific programs and functions as directed by the immediate supervisor.
• Writes recommendation and prepares necessary application materials for students seeking post-secondary education
• Upon official request, transmits student and graduate information efficiently and accurately to post-secondary education institutions and vocational high schools
• Meets with representatives of business, schools, colleges, and the armed forces to keep abreast of their offerings, needs, and requirements.
• Participates on special crisis and/or intervention teams established within the school.
• Participates with faculty and administrators in the development and review of the school's curriculum and instructional program.
• Annually reviews the Program of Studies and makes recommendations for changes relative to course offerings, prerequisites, credits, sequencing, and eligibility.

RECORDS

• Oversees the maintenance for complete and accurate records concerning each student, and provides statistical data as required.
• Oversees the maintenance of files and information in a manner so as to ensure the safety and confidentiality of the information, and so as to assure ready access by authorized personnel.
• Studies, analyzes, and interprets the data recorded in student records so as to ensure their completeness, and so as to employ their use effectively when required.

TESTING AND STUDENT ASSESSMENT

• 1 . Assists with the administration of standardized testing as requested.
• Interprets the results and significance of test results to students, parents, and staff as required.

RELATIONSHIPS AND COMMUNICATIONS

• Assists in the location of outside referral agencies that may be needed to help a student
• Maintains effective contact with outside agencies that service our students and their parents: the courts, probation officers, welfare workers, private counselors, etc.
• As necessary, meets with teachers, administrators, parents, and specialists to discuss the problems and progress of individual students.
• Involves the teacher in conferences or SPED Team meetings with the student and parents when appropriate.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• 1.Attends professional events and conferences as permitted or directed.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the field of school counseling.
• Incorporates constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement in performance made by supervisor(s).
• Adheres to a professional code of conduct and respects and maintains student confidentiality

LTTST Long-Term Temporary Substitute Teacher: (21+ days, same teacher)

Does not hold a MA DESE license: Per Diem Rate $150 per day

Licensed by MA DESE: Per Diem Rate $160 per day

WHRSD Retired Teacher: Per Diem Rate $160 per day

(Retired in good standing)

SYTST School Year Temporary Substitute Teacher:

Step 1, commensurate with highest degree

The Superintendent may adjust compensation as appropriate.

Position

• Daily Rate
• Sick Days
• Personal Days
• Health Insurance
• DTST – NL*
• $100
• no
• no
• no
• DTST – L*
• $110
• no
• no
• no
• DTST -RTWH
• $110
• NA
• NA
• NA
• LTTST - NL
• $150
• 1 per month
• no
• yes
• LTTST - L
• $160
• 1 per month
• no
• yes
• LTTST -RTWH
• $160
• NA
• NA
• NA
• SYTST - L
• Per CBA, Step 1
• Yes, Per CBA
• yes, Per CBA
• yes
• Daily Sub Nurse
• $32 per hour
• no
• no
• no
• LT Sub Para
• per Unit D #2
• 1 per month
• NL = non-licensed by MA DESE
• L = Licensed by MA DESE

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jennifer Kroese , Admin Assistant to Superintendent
• 610 Franklin Street
• Whitman, Massachusetts 02382
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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