Attleboro Public Schools are committed to recruiting and retaining an effective, diverse, and culturally competent staff. We strive to create an inclusive work environment that fosters respect and dignity for all.

Long-Term Substitute - School Adjustment Counselor

Studley Elementary School

Estimated start date - early April 2026

Salary - Massachusetts Certified - Per Diem Rate $230.00 per day

Purpose: To develop and deliver social, emotional and behavioral supports and strategies in order to help students institute positive changes and help them to achieve their fullest potential.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Build and support rapport among staff, families and students

2. Effectively apply clinical skills within an educational setting

3. Provide school-based individual and small group counseling support to students with social, emotional and behavioral needs

4. Provide conflict resolution support to staff, families and students

5. Serve as a member of the school based Critical Incident Team

6. Serve as a member of the Student Support and Special Education Team

7. Collaborate with staff to develop IEPs, Section 504 Accommodation Plans, Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavioral Intervention Plans, and Building/Safety Plans

8. Provide consultation services to staff, families and students regarding social, emotional and behavioral concerns

9. Provide consultation support regarding the accessibility of community-based medical and mental health services

10. Maintain communication with community-based medical and mental health service providers

11. Assist with the facilitation of student safety assessments

12. Support student transition from mental health facilities/hospitals to school

13. Support student transition across grade and academic levels

14. Support school-wide initiatives and District Accommodation Plan

15. Perform other responsibilities as deemed appropriate and assigned by a supervisor and/or designee

SKILLS:

1. Experience with CPI or Safety Care.

2. Experience with students with trauma, anxiety, and/or oppositional disorders.

3. Licensed as a Social Worker or LMHC in MA preferred.

Applications will be considered when submitted via our online application system with POWERSCHOOL UNIFIED TALENT.  Qualified candidates should apply online at www.attleboroschools.com.  Follow the Link to Central Office Human Resources, Employment Opportunities, and the job link to TalentEd Hire Pro to apply for this job. 

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E.O.E.

The Attleboro Public Schools does not, in any education program or activity that it operates, discriminate or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race*, color, sex,  sexual orientation,  gender identity, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, religion, disability, age, genetic-information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, immigration status, or any category protected by state or federal law. The Attleboro Public School District prohibits sex discrimination Individuals may report concerns or questions to the District’s Civil Rights and/or Title IX Coordinators.  The notice of nondiscrimination is located at  https://www.attleboroschools.com.

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