School Adjustment Counselor at SEEM Collaborative

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate, student-centered School Counselor to join our team for the 2025–2026 academic year. The ideal candidate will provide social-emotional and behavioral support to students, foster family and community collaboration, and help create a safe and inclusive school environment that promotes personal and academic success for all learners.This role is integral to supporting students’ mental health, social-emotional development, and overall well-being within a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) framework.Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to support students’ social-emotional development, academic engagement, and mental health needs.
• Implement and monitor social-emotional learning (SEL) and behavioral interventions aligned with students’ individualized education plans (IEPs) 
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and specialists to develop strategies for supporting students in crisis or with behavioral challenges.
  Serve as a liaison between home, school, and community agencies to connect families with appropriate supports and resources.
• Participate in IEP and Student Support Team meetings, contributing to the development of social-emotional and behavioral goals.
• Provide crisis response, risk assessment, and safety planning as needed.
• Support school-wide initiatives related to bullying prevention, restorative practices, and mental health awareness.
• Facilitate staff training and consultation on trauma-informed practices, de-escalation, and positive behavioral supports.
• Assist with transitions between educational placements, grade levels, or life changes that impact student adjustment.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records in accordance with federal and state regulations (FERPA, IDEA, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or designee to support the overall mission of the school.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree in School Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field preferred
• Massachusetts DESE licensure as a School Counselor or School Adjustment Counselor/Social Worker (or eligible for licensure)
  
  
• Demonstrated experience working with students who have social-emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and trauma-sensitive school practices

Employment is contingent upon passing a SAFIS fingerprint and CORI screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer SEEM Collaborative is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.