School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor - All Levels (Anticipated Openings 2026 - 2027)

Young World Physical Education; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 56,450 - 91,348; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Public Schools in Springfield, Massachusetts seeks a School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor for all levels as anticipated openings for 2026-2027. The role reports to the Principal in partnership with the Director of Student Support Services and supports students through curriculum and transition across grade levels.

Requirements include a Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling and an Initial License as a School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor issued by the Massachusetts

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or counseling.
• Initial SCHOOL Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor license from MA DOE.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of development and learning processes.
• Crisis management experience and intervention skills.
• Familiarity with mental health needs and student supports.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Principal in collaboration with the Director of Student Support Services.
• Implement student development curriculum across elementary to high school levels.
• Guide students through transitions and support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Counsel individuals and groups and refer to specialists when needed.
• Consult with teachers, parents and staff regarding student needs.
• Participate in and facilitate the counseling program planning and evaluation.
• Pursue continuous professional growth and best practices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Student support

Collaboration with staff

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling

Initial License as School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor (MA)

Job description

School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor - All Levels (Anticipated Openings 2026 - 2027)

Springfield Public Schools - Springfield, Massachusetts

Job Details

• Job ID: 5528455
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Re-Posted: Jul 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Position Type: FT - School Year
• Salary: $56,450.40 to $91,347.60 BU Salary Schedule

Job Description

• Responsible to the Principal working in conjunction with the Director of Student Support Services.
• Implement the elementary, middle, high school student development curriculum.
• Guide individuals and groups of students through the successful transition from grade to grade and level to level.
• Counsel individuals and small groups of students toward academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Consult with and train teachers, parents and staff regarding student’s needs.
• Work with other Counselors and City Connects Coordinators to refer students who have barriers to learning and their parents to special programs, specialists and outside agencies.
• Participate in and facilitate the problem solving process (STAT).
• Participate in the planning and evaluation of the counseling program.
• Pursue continuous professional growth.
• Work with the principal to schedule by October 1st of each year a presentation to the school staff and administrators about the school’s student support services, and each of their roles and responsibilities. This will include the referral process for all staff to use.

Professional Responsibility

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain records consistent with ethical and legal guidelines.
• Perform responsibilities in an organized, accurate, timely and dependable manner.
• Operate within the federal and state laws and the established district and school procedures and policies.
• Provide support for other school and district programs and personnel.
• Attend district professional development and meetings.
• Keep informed of current professional trends.
• Utilize computers effectively in the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Pursue professional growth.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling.
• Certification (Initial License) as a School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor by the Massachusetts Department of Education at the appropriate grade level (elementary, middle or high).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of theoretical frameworks of intellectual, social, and emotional development.
• Familiarity with philosophy, principles, and practices in social work or counseling.
• Familiarity with mental health and emotional impairments including learning disorders affecting student achievement.
• Familiarity with prevention and treatment of substance abuse, physical and sexual abuse, and violence in students.
• Experience with crisis management and intervention.
• Knowledge of medical conditions and medication related to physical disabilities and learning disorders.

Contact Information

• Carmen Molina-Figueroa , Human Resource Analyst
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Phone: [phone] Ext. 55394
• Email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, handicap, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Non-Discrimination Employment Statement

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.

Notice of Sex Non-Discrimination

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.