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Position Title: Middle/High School Adjustment CounselorReports to: Building Principal Quaboag Regional Middle/High SchoolPrimary Function: The Middle/High School Adjustment Counselor supports students social, emotional, and behavioral well-being to promote academic success and personal growth. This role involves providing counseling services, crisis intervention, and collaboration with staff, families, and outside agencies to address students individual needs.Qualifications: Masters degree in School Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field Appropriate state licensure/certification (e.g., School Adjustment Counselor, School Social Worker) Experience working with children and adolescents in a school or clinical setting preferred Knowledge of child development, behavioral interventions, and mental health practices Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skillsResponsibilities: Counseling & Direct Student SupportsoProvide individual and small group counselingoSupport Students dealing with: Mental Health ConcernsBehavioral ChallengesSocial or peer issuesResponsible for coordinating reentry meetings for students in a temporary outplacementSocial-Emotional & Behavioral InterventionsoCollaborates with BCBA/RBTsoTeach coping skills, emotional regulation, and conflict resolutionoSupports All Programmatic Staff and students, as well as all QRMHS studentsSpecial Education & Student Support TeamsoParticipates in IEP Meetings, 504 plan development, and Student intervention teamsoProvides counseling services outlined in IEPsoTracks progress and writes reports on student outcomesCrisis Intervention & Risk Assessment oRespond to crises such as: suicidal ideation, behavioral escalations, trauma or family emergenciesoConduct risk assessments and safety planningoHelp develop school crisis protocolsFamily & Community EngagementoCommunicates regularly with familiesoConnects students to outside mental health or social services when necessaryoAssists with Mandated Reporting oCollaboration with outside providersoSupport families in addressing home-related challenges impacting schoolPrevention & School ClimateoCollaborates around bullying prevention, peer mediation, and substance use educationoPromotes a positive and inclusive school climateoAdvocates for students' well-being and equityoConsults regularly with staff regarding Social Emotional LearningSalary: Per QEA ContractQuaboag Regional School District ensures equal employment and educational opportunities for its employees and students. In compliance with federal and state law, all programs, services, courses of study, and activities are made available regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, or homeless status.