Elementary School Counselor

Overview

We invite you to apply for the Elementary School Counselor role at Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership and join a district dedicated to equity and excellence in education.

• Provide comprehensive developmental guidance to students in grades 6–8, ensuring academic, personal, social, and career growth.
• Collaborate with the Principal, Director of Student Support Services, teachers, staff, and parents to deliver individualized counseling and group services.
• Design, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive school counseling program that meets district standards and aligns with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
• Conduct counseling sessions in individual, small group, and whole class settings, using data to inform interventions and support student success.
• Interpret standardized test results and use achievement data to advise students, families, and staff.
• Maintain records to document counseling interactions, interventions, decisions, and referrals, ensuring confidentiality and legal compliance.
• Refer students and families to community agencies, programs, and specialists, maintaining a list of district and community resources.
• Advocate for all students, respecting cultural and ethnic diversity and promoting equity for every student and family.
• Participate in the evaluation, revision, and annual review of the school counseling program, including budgeting and calendar planning.

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Certification as a School Counselor by the Massachusetts Department of Education.
• Preference for advanced degree training in guidance and successful teaching experience in secondary schools.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; knowledge of theories of intellectual, social, and emotional development.
• Familiarity with school guidance counseling practices, mental health and emotional impairments, substance abuse prevention, crisis management, and the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
• Experience with a comprehensive school counseling program and the American School Counselor Association Framework for School Counseling Programs.
• Ten or more hours beyond the bachelor’s degree in counseling or allied subjects such as the psychology of tests and measurements.

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or homelessness. All employment decisions are made in compliance with federal and state laws. If the above conditions were not stated in the previous version, we hereby affirm the EEO statement.

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