Guidance Counselor Hunking School

Job Description

Title of Position: SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Work Year: August - June

Salary: $56,473 to $112,526 per year

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Haverhill, Massachusetts 01830

• Eight GIC Health Plan Options
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance Options
• Auto and Home Insurance Options
• Wellness Programs and Discounts
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Credit Union with Competitive Rates
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Personal and Sick Days
• Teacher Tuition Reimbursement
• May be eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness

• Provides comprehensive school counseling services that include education, prevention and intervention activities for all pupils in Grades 5-8.
• Develops and delivers classroom lessons on relevant topics that align with ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success (e.g., conflict management, career awareness, friendship, anti-bullying, emotional regulation).
• Provides support and referrals for students and families to school and community resources for additional assistance.
• Works with Building Team Coordinators in preparing educational histories and implementing individual educational plans for special needs pupils.
• Develops and maintains a systematic process for delivering individual and/or small group counseling for students.
• Works as a member of a Student Support Team to address needs of students at risk.
• Willingness to become familiar with use of computer hardware and software as it becomes available as a guidance tool.
• Participates in building and department conferences in cooperation with teachers and administrators.
• Assists in maintaining up-to-date cumulative records of students.
• Develops and maintains appropriate communications with parents regarding their respective child’s progress through telephone, written, and parent conference efforts.
• Be available for appointments with parents and their children.
• Consults on a regular basis with classroom teachers regarding student progress.
• Establishes and maintains communications with community-based agencies.
• Works with the Supervisor of Attendance on CRA petitions, 51
  
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• Screen referrals for 504 eligibility and other assistance programs with other designated school personnel.
• Performs other duties as may be required by the Superintendent of Schools or their designee.
• Assists in the transition of students from elementary to middle school.

• Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a School Guidance Counselor PreK-8 (Required).
• Dual licensure as School Counselor/School Adjustment Counselor (Preferred).
• Minimum of a Master’s Degree with a major in Counseling.
• Experience working with students at elementary or middle school level.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Alternative qualifications acceptable if approved by the Superintendent of Schools.

Equal Opportunity Employer
An Equal Opportunity Employer. The Haverhill Public Schools is in compliance with Federal regulations prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or disability.