Extended Special Education School Adjustment Counselor

Bedford Public Schools Invites Applications For The Position Of Extend School Year Summer Program Special Education School Adjustment Counselor 7/6/26-7/30/26 Description

School adjustment counseling/school social work is a specialized area of practice. School Adjustment Counselors/School Social Workers assist students with mental health issues, behavioral issues, positive behavioral supports, academic and classroom support.

• Promote student motivation and engagement:
  Individualize interventions-Plan appropriate Individualized Education Programs for student with disabilities-write social-emotional goals and accommodations.
• Coordinate with lead teachers on management of student and classroom behavior-conduct observations and formulate behavior plans as needed.
• Monitor student progress-complete progress reports for each trimester/quarter according to student's social emotional goal.

• Improve students' communication and social skills-Teach and support social-emotional learning
• Assess student emotional and behavioral needs.
• Provide individual and group counseling
• Promote problem solving, anger management and conflict resolution.
• Reinforce positive coping skills and resilience
• Promote positive peer relationships and social problem solving
• Conduct risk assessments as needed to assist family with necessary interventions

• Make referrals to and help coordinate community services provided in school
• Monitor and effectively communicate with parents about student social emotional progress
• Help families understand their child's learning and mental health needs
• Connect families with community services providers when necessary
• Maintain regular communication with student's community resources in order to better provide wraparound services
• Attend evaluation team meetings, annuals, reconvene, manifestations, and other student-centered meetings as needed

• Enhance staff understanding and responsiveness to diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Consult with staff regularly in order to help enhance understanding of student needs
• Generate and interpret useful student and school outcome data
• Collect and analyze data on risk and protective factors related to student outcomes
• Provide crisis prevention and intervention services

• Participate in professional development opportunities to increase knowledge base and skills, as well as maintain licensure.
• Attend and participate in department meetings.
• Maintain the high level of confidentiality and professionalism expected of all faculty.
• Perform other related tasks or duties at the discretion of the Director of Special Education and/or Principal.

• Must possess the ability to:
  Build positive relationships with students in support of their academic and social development.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of IEP goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• A Master's degree with extensive course work and counseling.
• Massachusetts certification as a school adjustment counselor
• Experience in conducting elementary groups, play therapy and other forms of psychotherapy.
• Individual and group experience working with children and parents.
• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I.) and national background check
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

• Per BEA and BPS contract
• Bedford Public Schools are committed to hiring, mentoring, and retaining a diverse staff. We are relentless in our efforts to bolster equity, in both academic and work spaces, by fostering a culture of belonging and ensuring our diverse employees and students have equitable access to the resources and opportunities needed to thrive personally, professionally, and academically.