School Counsoler; Long-Term Substitute

Marblehead Public Schools – Marblehead Public‑Lucretia & Joseph Brown School, Marblehead, Massachusetts

Starting Date: Oct 10, 2026

The Lucretia and Joseph Brown Elementary School is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of School Counselor to fill a temporary leave replacement from early October until mid/late‑December. This temporary role plays an important part in supporting students’ social, emotional, behavioral, and academic growth while fostering a safe, inclusive, welcoming, and joyful school community.

Marblehead Public Schools 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 by state and federal laws. We also prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination or harassment or who participate in an equal‑opportunity investigation.

• Provide individual counseling check‑ins and support for students’ social, emotional, behavioral, and academic needs
• Build trusting relationships to help students feel safe, heard, supported, and valued
• Support students in developing coping strategies, emotional regulation, self‑advocacy, and problem‑solving skills
• Assist students with peer relationships, school adjustment, and conflict resolution

• Plan and facilitate small group counseling sessions focused on social skills development, organization and study skills, emotional regulation and coping strategies, friendship skills and conflict resolution, and additional identified student needs
• Teach Social Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons across Grades Pre‑K‑3, including our therapeutic classroom
• Collaborate with teachers to support SEL implementation within classrooms and daily routines
• Provide teachers with SEL resources, strategies, and classroom support
• Help promote a positive and inclusive school culture

• Partner closely with teachers, administrators, and support staff to identify and support student needs
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians through meetings, phone calls, and ongoing updates
• Participate in student support meetings and team‑based problem‑solving discussions
• Collaborate with outside agencies and providers to coordinate services and supports for students

• Participate in and support the implementation of IEPs and 504 Plans
• Support accommodations and interventions aligned with student support plans and school expectations
• Attend team meetings, student support meetings, and related service discussions

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Guidance, Human Services, School Psychology, or Social Work
• Massachusetts Certification as a School Counselor, School Adjustment Counselor, Guidance Counselor, School Social Worker, or School Psychologist
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in counseling, education, guidance, or social work
• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

Position Type: Full‑time