Position:Adjustment Counselor/ Social Worker - Therapeutic Classroom Program
Location:Memorial Elementary School
Schedule:2026-2027 School Year
Salary: TBD
To Start:August 24, 2026 (plus two mentoring days prior to start date)
Qualifications: Licensed by DESE as School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor Degree in Counseling/Social Work Experience working in an educational collaborative or intensive social services program preferred LICSW/LMHC or in process, preferred
Responsibilities:
The following items are completed in English and/or the targeted language, as appropriate:
Collaborate effectively with the therapeutic classroom teacher to meet the unique needs of students in this program Provide individual and/or group counseling to students as needed Intervene during crisis situations and make appropriate referrals Consult with administrators, nurse, parents, teacher and community providers Attend IEP and 504 meetings as needed Develop protocols for teachers for dealing with crisis at school Serve on School Crisis Team Work collaboratively with court and police officials regarding truancy and court cases CPI training and certification preferred; required completion upon hire Provide staff training on behavioral and mental health issues Facilitate building to building transition meetings Develop IEP counseling goals and provide services as needed Work collaboratively with staff to develop and implement Behavior Intervention Plans Conduct behavior assessments, including FBAs, as needed Provide training to behavior assistants Perform any other duties as designated by the administrator