Long-term substitute High School Counselor (5913

Long-term substitute High School Counselor (5913)

Westborough Public Schools 3210505 Westborough High School - Westborough, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

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Final date to receive applications: Aug 31, 2026 6:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Aug 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 26, 2026

Westborough High School, Westborough, MA, seeks a dynamic

Long Term Substitute High School Counselor

to join our caring staff

from approximately 10/26/26 through 2/5/27

The Westborough Public Schools seek professionals who are excited to join a high-performing district where academic excellence, equity and wellness are our core values.

• We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose stellar staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families.
• We educate approximately 4,000 students from Pre-K through age 22, from homes that speak almost 30 different languages. Our student population is approximately 54% Students of Color and 46% White students.
• We support our passionate, dedicated, and highly skilled staff through ongoing collaboration to ensure their safety, health, sense of belonging, and professional growth.

With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful global citizens.

Job Title: Long Term Substitute High School Counselor Reports to: Principal Department: School Counseling School Year and days: Approximately 10/26/26 - 2/5/27 FSLA Status: Per diem, non-benefited, $290 per day

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Master’s degree from an accredited college/university in Education, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or a related field
• Professional Certification: MA DESE license as a School Counselor required
• CORI, SORI and Fingerprinting: All appointments are conditional based on a satisfactory CORI, SORI and SAFIS Background Check per 603 CMR 51.00
• Specialized Knowledge: child development, mental health, evidence-based practices/interventions, college/career advising, academic advising, wellness, inclusive practices, cultural proficiency, anti-bias instruction, social-emotional learning, CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning), growth mindset, universal screening assessment/mental health screening,
• Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Working in a diverse public school setting with English Language Learners
• Supporting students with mental health, wellness, special needs, including students with emotional, behavioral, and/or learning challenges
• Delivering services consistent with MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support)
• Supporting students and families through the college application process, including navigating the Common Application, College Essays, Financial Aid Applications, College List Finalization
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, colleagues, families/caregivers, outside providers, and community resources
• Create a welcoming, supportive, creative, flexible learning environment that ensures equitable access to information and supports for all students
• Apply knowledge of child development and diverse counseling approaches that result in social-emotional growth for students
• Collaborate with colleagues to implement supports that enhance the social-emotional growth of students
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Create a welcoming and supportive environment that embraces the diversity among individuals and ensures equitable opportunities for student learning and community membership
• Welcome new students and their families, providing orientation and entry-support

• Identifies and assists students at risk in their social, emotional, behavioral, and academic adjustment to school
• Provides counseling experiences as guided by the Multi-Tiered System of Support, the Massachusetts Frameworks, and district standards
• Evaluates and refines practice to increase student learning, engagement, and…