School Adjustment Counselor - Bradford Elementary

Haverhill Public Schools•Haverhill, MA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Haverhill Public Schools is seeking a School Adjustment Counselor for Bradford Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year. This role involves providing therapeutic interventions, social skill instruction, and mental health support to students and families. The School Adjustment Counselor is an integral part of the multi-disciplinary special education and general education teams, collaborating with staff, administrators, parents, and other professionals to foster a safe, healthy, productive, and supportive learning environment. Services are provided to both general and special education students, with a primary duty to implement services designated in IEPS with fidelity and align all supports with trauma-informed practices.

Requirements

Licensed as a School Adjustment Counselor/Social Worker by Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling
Ability to provide individual and small group counseling to the school-age population.
Ability to work closely and harmoniously with parents, teachers, and administrators.
Ability to conduct home visits and to write developmental histories.
Knowledge of special education programs and laws.
Knowledge of area mental health services.
Strong organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

Facilitate as-needed social skills groups and/or individual supports for students on topics such as social communication, healthy relationship skills, conflict resolution, self-esteem, social media, and mindfulness practices.
Facilitate Tier 3 intervention groups according to IEP goals, objectives, and service delivery grids, using data to inform decisions and counseling efficacy.
Offer consultation and support regarding students with emotional or academic concerns and support teachers in implementing accommodations and support plans in the classroom and school community.
Participate as a member of the building’s instructional support team, crisis management, and response teams.
Collect and analyze data to develop IEP goals and objectives.
Complete assessments and identify students with disabilities under IDEA.
Attend IEP meetings and serve as liaison, as assigned.
Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments in consultation with behavior support staff and work with behavior specialist/staff and teachers to create and implement Positive Behavioral Intervention Plans.
Conduct risk assessments as needed and communicate with families and community agencies to assure student safety.
Complete required paperwork and job-related functions in a timely manner in accordance with DESE guidelines, including written IEP progress reports.
Complete Medicaid documentation required by the district.
Routinely attend district and school-based meetings, trainings, and professional development.
Serve as liaison between outside agencies and the school team.
Facilitate inclusion opportunities for students, as appropriate.
Attend school-wide events, including some evening hours.
Work as a collegial member of school and community teams, including IEP teams.
Responsible for other general duties as indicated by the Executive Director of Student Support Services, the Building Principal, directives of the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee, and policies of the School Committee.