Long Term Substitute - School Counselor Job Upton Massachusetts USA,Education / Teaching

Location: Upton

Long Term Substitute - School Counselor Job Details

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Posted:
Sep 30, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Nov 15, 2026

Job Description

The School Counselor promotes the attainment of academic, career and personal-social competencies for all students on their caseload. The School Counselor contributes to the implementation of a competency-based school counseling program based on the National Standards as outlined by the American School Counselor Association and The Massachusetts School Counselors Association. The School Counselor’s time is divided between implementing school counseling curriculum, assisting with individual student planning, service on interdisciplinary teams, delivering traditional school counseling services, consultation with staff and parents, and crisis intervention.

Counselors report directly to the department’s appointed Team Leader who reports to the school’s Director of Student Services.

Responsibilities and Duties

Contribute to program planning and development.

Co-teach prescribed Career Enrichment classes at each grade level and present prescribed workshops to assigned vocational areas.

Interpret and utilize student data in order to facilitate appropriate student interventions.

Assist students on caseload, individually or in groups, with developing academic, career and personal/social skills, goals, and plans. Collaborate with parents/guardians and educators to support students in achieving these goals and plans as needed.

Assist students with the college application, scholarship, and financial aid process.

Use technology resources to support and enhance the school counseling program.

Assist with the course recommendation and scheduling process.

Assist juniors and seniors in completing their college and career action plans for their portfolios.

Assist students with academic and career planning.

Review student progress/achievement/performance as needed and initiate follow up in a timely manner.

Provide individual counseling to students. Consult and collaborate effectively with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders. Facilitate referrals for school adjustment counseling, School Based Health Center (SBHC), or outside counseling services as needed.

Serve as a member of the School Crisis Team.

Participate in planning School Counseling Events such as, but not limited to;

Spring College Fair at BVT
College decision days
Parent College Workshop
Evening college financing/admissions seminars
Depression/mental health awareness programs

Participate in orientation activities.

Serve as a member of the Scholarship Committee.

Implement Depression Screening.

Participate in Student Review Team (SRT), Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Educator Preparation Programs (EPP) meetings for all students on caseload.

Develop 504 plans and Individual Curriculum Accommodation Plans (ICAPs) for students on caseload and serve as the liaison.

Assist with recruitment and admissions.

Other school counseling functions as assigned.

Maintain and safeguard student records in accordance with school and state policies.

The candidate must be able to counsel effectively within in-person and remote educational models.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum of a Master's Degree.

Active certification with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE) as a School Guidance Counselor at the secondary level.

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