Long-Term Substitute School Adjustment Counselor

Long-Term Substitute School Adjustment Counselor

Whitman-Hanson Regional School District Whitman-Hanson Regional High School - Whitman, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

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Starting Date: Sep 21, 2026

Reports to:

Principal, Assistant Principal and/or Director of Counseling Services

Evaluators:
Principal and/or Director of Counseling Services

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Holds appropriate Massachusetts DESE Licensure (School Counselor 5 - 12)
• Experience and/or demonstrated ability to meet the objectives and responsibilities of a professional school counselor
• Possess Master's Degree preferred

• Objective 1:
  Academic/Technical Achievement:
  In order to improve student achievement and promote a commitment to lifelong learning for all students, school counselors will provide tiered interventions that:
  • Encourage academic and technical rigor and the need to consistently challenge students to a high academic standard and ultimately inspire their internal education drive.
  • Focus on the development of attitudes, knowledge, skills and experiences necessary for success in higher education, the workplace and other post-secondary options.
  • Foster motivation, engagement and personalized learning by helping students connect their academics to future life and work experiences
• Objective 2:
  Workplace Readiness/Career Planning:
  To prepare all students to become successful adults and productive members of society, school counselors will provide tiered interventions that:
  • Assist students in creating meaningful post-secondary plans and making informed decision to reach their goals.
  • Focus on integrating academic/technical, personal/social, and employability competency development across all grade levels.
  • Encourage student participation in multiple career development education activities
• Objective 3:
  Personal and Social Development:
  To promote the positive personal and social development of all students within a safe learning environment, school counselors will provide tiered interventions that:
  • Promote the acquisition of appropriate self-regulation skills
  • Encourage the development of interpersonal skills for positive social interactions
  • Assist student to understand and capitalize on personal strengths and demonstrate resiliency when faced with challenges.

• Interviews each counselee as appropriate during each school year.
• 2.Initiates meetings with students on the basis of known physical, intellectual, social, emotional, or behavioral concerns.
• 3.Monitors the academic, social, and behavioral progress of counselees.
• 4.Designs and implements counseling activities for students to promote an understanding of their aptitudes, capabilities, and limitations.
• 5.Helps students to make personal decisions, educational plans, and occupational career choices.
• 6.Uses all available and appropriate resources in meeting student-counseling needs.
• 7.Provides special entrance-counseling to students who enter the school as transfers from other schools.
• Provides follow-up regarding decisions and previously made plans.
• 9.Provides informational and counseling assistance to parents and former students as requested.

• Helps students plan and select an appropriate program of studies consistent with known goals and abilities, and with school policies and requirements.
• Identifies potential learning, behavioral, and emotional concerns in students, and makes an appropriate recommendation for intervention and/or a referral.
• Participates in special needs Team meetings dealing with assigned counselees when appropriate.
• Acquaints students with procedures for finding, getting, and holding a job.
• Provides specific post‑secondary planning counseling opportunities and programs for all interested students.
• Provides follow‑up to students after referral for assistance through other school or community agencies.

• Plans and coordinates specific programs and functions as directed by the immediate supervisor.
• Writes recommendation and prepares necessary application materials for students seeking post‑secondary education
• Upon official request, transmits student and graduate information efficiently and accurately to post‑secondary education institutions and vocational high schools
• Meets with representatives of business, schools, colleges, and the armed forces to keep abreast of their offerings, needs, and requirements.
• Participates on special crisis and/or intervention teams established within the school.
• Participates with faculty and administrators in the development and review of the school's curriculum and instructional program.
• Annually reviews the Program of Studies and makes recommendations for changes relative to course offerings, prerequisites, credits, sequencing, and…