Extended School Year Special Education School Adjustment Counselor
Job ID: 1151
Position Type: Extended Summer Program (ESY)/Prof Staff
Date Posted: 1/27/2026
Location: District-Wide
Date Available: 07/06/2026
Additional Information:
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.
Responsibilities:
• Promote student motivation and engagement • Individualize interventions • Plan appropriate Individualized Education Programs for students 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 students social-emotional goals • Promote Positive Behavior and Mental Health • 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 families with necessary interventions • Promote Parent Involvement and Community Collaboration • 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 childs learning and mental health needs • Connect families with community services providers when necessary • Maintain regular communication with students community resources to better provide wraparound services • Attend evaluation team meetings, annuals, reconvene, manifestations, and other student-centered meetings as needed • Promote Positive School Climate, Provide Consultation and Analyze Data • Enhance staff understanding and responsiveness to diverse cultures and backgrounds • Consult with staff regularly 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 Miscellaneous:
• 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
Additional Information:
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 • Possess a Masters degree with extensive coursework and counseling • Hold Massachusetts certification as a school adjustment counselor • Have experience in conducting elementary groups, play therapy, and other forms of psychotherapy • Have individual and group experience working with children and parents • Successfully complete a Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I.) and national background check • Have alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
Salary/Benefits:
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.