Sub-School Adjustment Counselor

Position Type :

Student Support Services / School Adjustment Counselor

Date Posted : 8 / 26 / 2025

Location :

Mary L. Fonseca Elementary School

The Superintendent of Schools announces the following position within the Fall River Public School System :

POSITION : SCHOOL ADJUSTMENT COUNSELOR

POSITION SUMMARY : The School Adjustment Counselor is responsible for supporting the social and emotional well-being of all students in support of achieving academic success. The School Adjustment Counselor works with the administration to support a positive and safe school climate.

QUALIFICATIONS :

1. Master's Degree in social work or counseling (MSW preferred)

2. Significant clinical experience with school-aged children

3. Certified or certifiable as a School Adjustment Counselor by the Division of Youth Services

4. Experience in individual, group & family counseling.

5. Minimum of three years of experience in a school and / or social service setting

6. Thorough knowledge and understanding of all laws and school policies which govern student services

REPORTS TO : Principal of assigned school, Assistant Superintendent for Student Service

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide counseling to students in need, utilizing a variety of counseling modalities such as individual, group and family therapy as needed.

2. Assist the building principal in all matters which pertain to student services, including the keeping of appropriate student records and the generation of any and all pertinent reports.

3. Serve as the prime liaison between the school, the family, and the community

4. Responsible for primary intervention in such areas as : Child abuse, teenage pregnancy, substance abuse, potential suicide, and other psychiatric emergencies and / or critical incidents which occur in the school yard.

5. Provide coordination and referral services to social service agencies as needed.

6. Work as part of a school team, under the direction of the principal, in developing appropriate in-school educational services for pupils.

7. Completes all necessary documents to facilitate a referral for special needs services, and attends all meetings pertaining to children who are referred.

8. Provides other pupil services as so directed by the building principal and / or the Coordinator of Ancillary Student Services.

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : In accordance with the Fall River Administrator's Contract. Continued employment is contingent on work performance, program need, and funding.

Closing date : Until Filled

The Fall River Public School District is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital / civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status or active military status, mental illness, political affiliation, genetic information or disability. All candidates are encouraged to apply.