School Adjustment Counselor

SCHOOL ADJUSTMENT COUNSELOR (SAC) 2026-2027 School Year

The SAC is responsible for supporting the social and emotional well-being of all students in order to achieve academic success. The SAC is a key member of the Department of Student Services and the schools of SBRSD who works directly with the Principal, Assistant Principal and faculty and staff to ensure a safe and positive school climate. The SAC is a full-time position and reports directly to the Director of Student Services.

Qualifications:

• Must have MA DESE certification as SAC and LicSW
• Three years experience working with youth or in social services preferred
• Excellent time management skills, including the ability to triage/prioritize competing needs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively with students and families of diverse backgrounds
• Ability to de-escalate highly emotional students and adults
• A commitment to the belief that all children can succeed
• All benefits per Unit A Teachers' Contract
• Salary starts at $50,000 per year / per Unit A Contract

Responsibilities:

• Provide targeted support for High Needs Students
• Provide individual and/or group counseling services.
• Coordinate psychological and social emotional services for special education students which may include direct weekly service
• Experience in provision of treatment to school-age students and contact with parents/guardians along with understanding of IEP process.
• Provide early identification, intervention, advocacy and referral of high-risk students and their parents
• Coordinate communication and services with outside agencies and programs
• Provide support to students in acute crisis and assist in coordination of necessary outside services
• Ensure and safe and positive school climate
• Coordinate special programs and events for students related to character development and leadership
• Direct instruction to students using a coordinated K-5 social emotional curriculum
• Serve as a member of Grade Level, RTI and IEP/504 Teams.
• Assist faculty in understanding the complete range of services available to students to support their academic and social emotional success.
• Coordinate school-home communication for students with social and emotional concerns.

Submit letter of interest/resume to: Dr. Jonathan Bruno, Director of Student Services at jbruno@sbrsd.org Position open until filled.

The Southern Berkshire Regional School District Does Not Discriminate on the Basis of Race, Color, Age, Creed, National Origin, Disability, Sex, Gender, Gender Identity, Religion, Limited English Proficiency, Housing Status, Actual or Potential Marital Status or Parental Status, or Sexual Orientation (Chapter 622, Title IX and Sec 504 Regs.)