What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjustment Counselor / Social Worker - Therapeutic Classroom Program position at Memorial Elementary School?
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