<p>The Role: Birchland Park is seeking a licensed school adjustment counselor to fill in for a maternity leave that goes from the beginning of the school year through January 5th. Applicants would be expected to address the social-emotional needs of all BPMS students. They would regularly meet 1:1 or in small group sessions to support IEP and 504 accommodations. Communicating with staff and parents, and fostering relationships with students are key components of the job. Applicants should enjoy working with middle-school aged children. ELPS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where employees feel valued, respected and are empowered to be their unique selves. We believe that our administration and District staff should reflect the increasingly diverse community we serve, and that we should be intentional about elevating diverse voices and perspectives as an integral part of our work with students. Together, we can continue to build an inclusive work culture that centers equity, encourages empathy, supports belonging, and embraces cultural diversity as an important asset to the overall success of our schools. Why You Should Join Our Team: East Longmeadow Public School District is committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and strongly encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.</p>