Anticipated School Adjustment Counselor

Fall River Public Schools

$78K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Masters Degree in social work or counseling (MSW preferred)
  • Significant clinical experience with school-aged children
  • Certified or certifiable as a School Adjustment Counselor by the Division of Youth Services
  • Experience in individual, group & family counseling
  • Minimum of three years experience in a school and/or social service setting
  • Thorough knowledge of laws and school policies governing student services.

Responsibilities

  • Provide counseling to students using individual, group, and family therapy modalities.
  • Assist the principal with matters related to student services, including record-keeping and report generation.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between the school, families, and the community.
  • Conduct primary interventions for child abuse, teenage pregnancy, substance abuse, suicide risks, and psychiatric emergencies.
  • Coordinate referral services with social service agencies as necessary.
  • Collaborate with school staff to develop in-school educational services for students.
  • Complete documentation for special needs referrals and participate in related meetings.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Supportive work environment with a focus on student welfare
  • Access to resources for ongoing education and certifications
  • Collaboration with a dedicated team of educators and professionals
Full Job Description
Position Type:
FRAA/School Adjustment Counselor

Date Posted:
6/2/2026

Location:
Alfred Letourneau Elementary School
POSITION:SCHOOL ADJUSTMENT COUNSELOR

QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Masters Degree in social work or counseling (MSW preferred)Main
  2. Significant clinical experience with school-aged children
  3. Certified or certifiable as a School Adjustment Counselor by the Division of Youth Services
  4. Experience in individual, group & family counseling.
  5. Minimum of three years experience in a school and/or social service setting
  6. Thorough knowledge and understanding of all laws and school policies which govern student services.


REPORTS TO: Coordinator of Ancillary Student Services

Principal of assigned school

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Provide counseling to students in need, utilizing a variety of counseling modalities such as individual, group and family therapy as needed.
  2. Assist the building principal in all matters which pertain to student services, including the keeping of appropriate student records and the generation of any and all pertinent reports.
  3. Serve as the prime liaison between the school, the family, and the community
  4. Responsible for primary intervention in such areas as: Child abuse, teenage pregnancy, substance abuse, potential suicide, and other psychiatric emergencies and/or critical incidents which occur in the school yard.
  5. Provide coordination and referral services to social service agencies as needed.
  6. Work as part of a school team, under the direction of the principal, in developing appropriate in-school educational services for pupils.
  7. Completes all necessary documents to facilitate a referral for special needs services, and attends all meetings pertaining to children who are referred.
  8. Provides other pupil services as so directed by the building principal and/or the Coordinator of Ancillary Student Services.

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: In accordance with the Fall River Administrators Association Contract. Employment is contingent on job performance, program needs, and funding. Salary ranges from $78,077-$120,094, Step 1-Step 12, Bachelor's to Doctorate's Degree.

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