Adjustment Counselor - FY27

HUDSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HUDSON, MASSACHUSETTS

Position:                      Adjustment Counselor

Reports to:                  Principal of Schools

Approved by:              Brian K. Reagan, Ed.D                                

Revision Date:            March 2026

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are core values of the Hudson Public Schools. We believe that the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to learn. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in education are particularly encouraged to apply.

SUMMARY: 

The School Adjustment Counselor investigates the processes of learning and teaching and develops psychological principles and techniques applicable to educational problems to foster individuals' intellectual, social, and emotional development. Analyzes students' characteristics and adjustment needs and recommends educational programs to promote optimal adjustment.

School Adjustment Counselor Responsibilities:    

1. Acts as a liaison between the family and the school.
2. Delivers other counseling activities and programs to support the school community.
3. Provide strategies for academic and personal/social success; identify and assist students experiencing academic and personal/social difficulties, either individually or in small groups, as determined appropriate by the multi-disciplinary team.
4. Provides services by facilitating small groups and counseling individuals with specific needs
5. Conducts structured, goal-oriented counseling sessions to meet the identified short-term needs of individuals and groups of students.
6. Delivers prevention, intervention, and crisis management services for students.
7. Consults and collaborates with teachers, staff, and parents/guardians to understand and meet students' developmental needs.
8. Participates in consultations with administrators, teachers, parents, and others to enhance their work with students.
9. Conducts or provides opportunities for parent education programs.
10. Recommends corrective and supportive procedures to teachers, parents, or others.
11. Assist families in addressing school-related problems and issues.
12. Assists in locating emergency services for students and families in psychological crisis.
13. Refers students with critical needs, in consultation with their parents/guardians, to appropriate community resources
14. Consults and coordinates with in-district professionals, such as school psychologists, nurses, and administrators, and with community-based resources, such as outside counselors, service agencies, and physicians.
15. Collaborate with other professionals to enhance student education.s
16. Uses program evaluation tools, analyzes data, and modifies the program components as needed to improve student success.
17. May provide short-term, diagnostically oriented interventions with students and/or families.
18. Performs any other duties, etc., as assigned by the Director of Student Services or the Building Principal.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master’s Degree in social work, or related degree
2. Massachusetts certification as a Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor
3. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
4. Ability to use reasoning ability to evaluate information and determine/recommend an appropriate course of action.
5. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
6. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in the educational field
7. Ability to use professional literature, evidence-based research, and continuing education content to make practice decisions.
8. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form
9. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups including staff, parents, and the general public
10. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with district-level administrators, principals, staff, and community members
11. Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and manage several projects simultaneously
12. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and DESE policies
13. Understand confidentiality requirements regarding student records
14. Ability/willingness to plan, coordinate, conduct and participate in ongoing professional and staff development
15. Ability to operate a computer and related software including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite
16. Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (CRI), and fingerprints

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Experience working in an educational setting as a School Adjustment Counselor.
2. Experience delivering services under the MA Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs (ASCA model) preferred;
3. Bi-lingual

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move about and may be required to traverse occasionally throughout the school building  The employee must also often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl  The employee is expected to lift at least 20 lbs. within the daily classroom routines  The employee must be abto use classroom equipment and technology In the classroom successfullyoom, the employee must be able to monitor closely for safety and instruction  The employee will be working in a normal school environment with an acceptable level of noise.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Superintendent of Schools in conjunction with the HEA/HSC Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• 10 months, 183 work days 
• 3 personal days, 13 sick days, prorated pursuant to date of hire
• Benefits are eligible on the rtdatee; days to enroll are calculated from the start date.
• Before starting https://www.townofhudson.org/875/Employee-Benefits   

• This is a salaried position distributed over 26 paychecks, including a lump sum in June to cover summer pay

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with HEA/HSC Collective Bargaining Agreement and DESE regulations, 603CMR35.00.

Nondiscrimination and Title IX Notice

Hudson Public Schools does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information in admission, administration of its educational programs, activities, or employment and is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106  The Director of Human Resources, Jennifer Allard, jnallard@hudson.k12.ma.us, 978-567-6100 ext. 41124, has been designated as the Title IX Coordinator  Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 to Hudson Public Schools may be referred to Jennifer Allard or to U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Ave., SW Washington, DC 20202-1100, telephone 800-421-3481

While performing duties of this job, the employee may often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time  The employee will have also have ample periods of standing and may be required to traverse throughout the building  The employee must frequently use hands and frequently operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e., calculator, copy machine, and computer printer)  Physical abilities may also include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, stooping/crouching, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, and near/far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field  Ability must be able to lift and/or push and pull 15 to 20lbs for short periods, and walk up and down stairs several times a day  The employee must be able to communicate effectively with students, staff members, and the public in person and on the telephone.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. If you require an accommodation during the application process or on the job, you are encouraged to reach out to the Human Resources Department- HR@hudson.k12.ma.us.

Salary : $55,911 - $111,490