School Counselor​/Guidance Dept. Head Gr 7-12

School Counselor/Guidance Department Head – Grades 7‑12

Sandwich Middle High School, Sandwich, Massachusetts

Starting Date: August 24, 2026

The Sandwich Public Schools is looking for a School Counselor / Guidance Department Head for Grades 7‑12 for the 2026‑2027 school year at Sandwich Middle High School. The School Counselor will report to the Principal.

A school counselor works to maximize student success, promoting access and equity for all students. As a vital member of the school leadership team, the counselor helps create a culture of success for all students.

• Help all students apply academic achievement strategies.
• Assist students in managing emotions and applying interpersonal skills.
• Guide students in planning for post‑secondary options (higher education, military, workforce).
• Individual student academic planning and goal setting.
• Deliver school counseling classroom lessons based on student success standards.
• Provide short‑term counseling to students.
• Make referrals for long‑term support.
• Collaborate with families, teachers, administrators, and community partners for student success.
• Advocate for students at individual education plan meetings and other student‑focused meetings.
• Analyze data to identify student issues, needs, and challenges.
• Act as a systems change agent to improve equity, access, achievement, and opportunities for all students.

• Collaboratively work within the school community.
• Display problem‑solving skills.
• Communicate and interact effectively with a variety of audiences.
• Maintain knowledge of content and best practice.

• Valid DESE license as a School Counselor.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Valid Massachusetts SEI Endorsement or grade‑level appropriate ESL License.
• Experience and passion for working with students.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and initiative to work independently and collaboratively with a multi‑disciplinary team, possessing strong counseling/clinical skills and a passion for continued learning and professional development.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Compensation per the Collective Bargaining Agreement located on the Sandwich website.

The Sandwich Public Schools does not exclude from participation, deny the benefits of SPS from or otherwise discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy‑related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, or any other category protected by state or federal law in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities.

• Job : 5795339
• Final date to receive applications: July 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Position Type: Full‑Time
• Job Categories: Student Services >
  Adjustment Counselor

• Jeanne Nelson, Principal
• Sandwich Middle High School
• Phone:
• Email: jnelson.ma.us