Adjustment Counselor / Social Worker - Therapeutic Classroom Program

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