The Weston Public Schools is seeking an Adjustment Counselor for Field Elementary School (grades 4-5). This is a full-time role reporting to the Building Principal and the Director of Student Services. We are looking for a diverse pool of applicants who are inspired by our mission to educate, equip, and inspire all students to achieve their full potential and enrich their community.

The Weston Public Schools enrolls approximately 2,000 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The school district includes a high school for grades 9-12, a middle school for grades 6-8, an upper elementary school for grades 4-5, and two lower elementary schools for pre-kindergarten through grade 3. Since 1967, Weston has participated in METCO (Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity) - a voluntary school integration program that places Boston residents in suburban schools. The Weston METCO program enrolls approximately 160 students (K-12).

• Embrace the diversity of the Weston Public Schools by fostering an environment of respect and inclusion
• Support Tier 1 social-emotional and mental health needs of students
• Develop and oversee Tier 2 and 3 SEL and mental health programs, including lesson planning and data collection
• Develops and assures effective implementation of a comprehensive transition plan between schools, integrating clinical, case coordination, data collection, and academic supports for students; is primarily responsible for implementation of the clinical supports of the overall plan
• Provides 1:1 and/or small-group clinical intervention to students on a flexible, as-needed basis, employing clinical methods that are most appropriate for meeting the goals in each students case management plan
• Engages in consistent two-way communication with families and students to keep them apprised of student progress and to gather feedback and information to support student learning and well-being
• Proactively communicate with educator colleagues and school administrators regarding the progress and status students, maintaining student confidentiality as appropriate
• Maintains a program environment that is emotionally supportive and conducive to learning
• Works with the Principals, School Psychologists, other school leaders, nurses, and external support organizations
• Participate in IST, IEP, and 504 meetings
• Participate in staff and professional development programs
• Other duties as assigned

• Adjustment Counselor license by the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
• LCSW/LICSW or LMHC strongly preferred
• Formal training and experience working with adolescents and families struggling with complex challenges, including mental health challenges, causing extended absences from school
• Excellent case management and communication skills
• Demonstrated skill and experience setting clinical goals and providing direct clinical supports to adolescents in the school setting, including collaborating withcollateral/community-based mental health providers
• Excellent communication skills

This is a school-year role (184 days over a full school year), represented by the Weston Education Association, and entitled to the same salary schedule as teachers and other professional staff. Additionally, the Weston Public Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package, including subsidized health insurance and participation in the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System. Professional growth is ongoing in Weston and supported through multiple opportunities, both internally and externally.

This position is for the 2024-25 school year. Please note that we will carefully review every application, but only candidates invited to advance in the hiring process will be contacted.