Middle School Counselor; Anticipated Job Springfield area,Massachusetts USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Middle School Counselor (Anticipated Openings 2026-2027)

Middle School Counselor (Anticipated Openings )

Springfield Public Schools – Springfield, Massachusetts

Job : 5528462

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

As members of the Department of Student Support Services, School Counselors provide a comprehensive developmental guidance program, which meets the academic, personal, social, and career development of their assigned students in grades 6 – 12. School Counselors provide and support the delivery of specific skills and information in a proactive, preventative manner to ensure that all students have the opportunity to achieve school success.

School Counselors collaborate with other student support services personnel and other school staff in the delivery of services.

Responsibilities

Responsible to the Principal working in conjunction with the Director of Student Support Services.

Implement a Comprehensive School Counseling Program which addresses the Counseling Standards and Student Priorities for grades 6 – 12, including:

Conduct student development (guidance curriculum) lessons in the classroom and in large groups.
Facilitate the integration of the student development (guidance) curriculum into the educational curricula.
Select topics and resources consistent with school identified objectives.
Conduct orientation activities for students new to the school.
Provide elementary to middle school and middle to high school transitional activities.
Assist students with developing educational and career goals.
Provide school-to-work guidance activities using resources, e.g., Choices Explorer, Career Information System, and the Graduate Profile Planner/Planning Guide for the middle school.
Provide guidance for high school of choice planning and application process.
Interpret standardized test results.

Conduct structured, goal-oriented counseling sessions in response to identified needs relative to achievement and school success of individuals and groups of students, including:

Whole class, small groups and individual students.
Use the MA Curriculum Frameworks and relevant student achievement data in advising students.

Consult with and serve as a resource for teachers, staff, and parents regarding the developmental needs of students, including:

Conduct and facilitate conferences with teachers, students, and parents.
Model appropriate behavior with students, parents, and colleague interactions.
Maintain records to document interactions, interventions, and decisions.

Refer students and their parents to community agencies, programs, or specialists as appropriate, maintaining a comprehensive list of district and community resources, consulting and coordinating with in-district and community agencies, and consulting with school staff members for appropriate student placement, e.g., regular education, English Language Learners, special programs.

Operate as an advocate with all students utilizing skills that respect issues of cultural and ethnic diversity and equity for every student and family.

Participate in the evaluation and revision of the school counselor program, including annually reviewing the guidance program, planning the guidance program calendar, participating in developing a budget to support the guidance program, and assessing counselors’ role in supporting the school improvement plan.

Fulfill professional responsibilities, including maintaining confidentiality, maintaining records consistent with ethical and legal guidelines, performing responsibilities in an organized, accurate, timely and dependable manner, assisting students with course selections, operating within the federal and state laws and the established district and school procedures and policies, providing support for other school and district programs and personnel, attending district professional development and meetings, keeping informed of current professional trends, utilizing computers effectively in the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, pursuing professional growth, and completing other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree from an accredited college or…