Guidance Counselor Middle School

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Haverhill Public Schools
, Haverhill, Massachusetts 01830

Title of Position: School Guidance Counselor

Effective Date of Employment: $56,473 (B Step
1) to $112,526 (M75 Step 14)

Work Year: August - June

• 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
• 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 to ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success (e.g., conflict management, career awareness, friendship, anti-bullying and emotional regulation).
• Provides support and referrals for students and families to school and community resources for additional assistance.
• Works with Building Team Coordinators to prepare educational histories and implement 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.
• Be willing to become familiar with use of computer hardware and software 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 communication with parents regarding their respective child’s progress (telephone, written and parent conferences).
• Be available for appointments with parents and students.
• Consults regularly with classroom teachers regarding student progress.
• Establishes and maintains communication with community-based agencies.
• Works with the Supervisor of Attendance regarding CRA petitions, 51A’s, etc.
• Screens referrals for 504 eligibility and other assistance programs in conjunction with other designated school personnel.
• Performs other duties as required by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee and policies of the Haverhill School Committee.
• Assists in the transition of students from elementary to middle school.

• Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as School Guidance Counselor PreK-8 (Required). Dual licensure 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.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience.
• Bachelor degree.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Kevin Higginbottom
• Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

The Haverhill Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and 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.