School Adjustment Counselor - Gr 5-8
School Adjustment Counselor - Gr 5-8
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BERKSHIRE HILLS REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Great Barrington Stockbridge West Stockbridge
ANTICIPATED OPENING
03/24/2025
Position: School Adjustment Counselor Grades 58
W.E.B. Du Bois Regional Middle School
Requirements:
Masters Degree in School Counseling Social Work Psychology or a related field with Massachusetts Certification or Certifiable as School Counselor/Social Worker.
W.E.B. Du Bois Regional Middle School is seeking a compassionate and skilled School Adjustment Counselor to join our middle school team. The Counselor will provide emotional behavioral and social support to students helping them navigate academic and personal challenges. The ideal candidate will have experience working with middle schoollevel adolescents and be committed to fostering a positive supportive and inclusive environment for all students.
Qualifications:
Strong understanding of adolescent development and common behavioral or emotional issues in middle school students; Proven ability to build strong trusting relationships with students staff and families; Excellent communication problemsolving and conflictresolution skills. Demonstrated experience working in a school or communitybased setting is preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of current counseling strategies interventions and best practices. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Other qualificatrions as established by the District. Key Responsibilities: Provide individual and group counseling to students dealing with academic social and emotional difficulties. Collaborate with teachers administrators and families to support student development and academic success. Develop and implement strategies for students who are struggling with behavior attendance or adjustment to school. Facilitate classroom interventions to promote wellbeing social skills and positive behavior. Assist crisis intervention and offer support during times of personal or family hardship. Maintain accurate and confidential records of student interactions and progress. Participate in student support teams and case management meetings to plan interventions and track progress. Organize and lead workshops or group counseling on topics such as stress management bullying prevention and conflict resolution. Advocate for students and help them access resources within the school or the community.
Start Date: August 25 2025
Application Deadline: April 16 2025 preferred (remaining open until filled)
To Apply: Please use the following link to complete and submit an application packet: 12/hire/ (A complete packet includes: application resume Associates Degree Transcript and 3 written letters of reference. If questions please contact: BHRSD Human Resources Dept. Phone:ext. 719 or email:
Employment Type
Full-Time
