Anticipated School Counselor (Grades 9-12)

WESTFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Westford (MA); Presencial; USD 57.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Westford Public Schools seeks an anticipated School Counselor for Westford Academy, a high school serving grades 9-12 in Westford, MA. The counselor will implement a comprehensive program and collaborate with staff, families and the community to support academic, career and social-emotional development.

The role emphasizes equity, postsecondary planning, individual student support and prevention/intervention for mental health needs.

Formación

• Master’s degree in School Counseling and Massachusetts School Counselor Licensure are required.
• Fulfill continuing education requirements
• Uphold ASCA ethical and professional standards

Responsabilidades

• Delivers a school counseling curriculum to students, assessing abilities, interests and achievement.
• Provides brief counseling for social and emotional concerns and refers students to health specialists
• Recognize and respond to student mental health needs and assist families seeking resources
• Share strategies supporting student achievement with parents, teachers and community organizations
• Lead, advocate and collaborate to promote equity and access for all students
• Academic advising and post-secondary planning
• Orientation and academic advising for new students
• Interpreting student records
• Advocate for students at IEP meetings and other student-focused meetings
• Know every student for whom you are responsible
• Provide individual student planning and responsive services for academics
• Offer workshops for parents/caregivers

Conocimientos

Empathy

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Growth mindset

Communication

Creativity

Collaboration

Public speaking

Sensitivity

Educación

Master's in School Counseling

Massachusetts Licensure

Descripción del empleo

Anticipated School Counselor (Grades 9-12)

School Counselor Westford Academy

Overview

School counselors have an impact on the lives of high school students by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program and collaborating with school staff, families and the community to create a safe and respectful environment where students can learn and succeed in all aspects of their life. Counselors promote academic, career and social/emotional development so students can realize their full potential and become productive and contributing members of society. Westford Academy’s counseling department includes 7 school counselors and 2 school adjustment counselors. The counselors are compassionate and care about the overall well-being of their students. The counseling department provides a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate counseling curriculum. Counselors help students apply academic achievement strategies, manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills and plan for postsecondary options.

Strong candidates will demonstrate

• Desire and ability to work with students at the specified age level with diverse backgrounds and levels of ability toward accomplishing their educational goals
• Empathy and sensitivity to others' needs
• The ability to be highly organized yet also flexible and adaptable
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Be able to recognize when and what type of intervention is needed
• A growth mindset
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with students, parents, school administrators and other staff, including the ability to discuss topics which may be sensitive
• Creativity, enthusiasm and dedication

School Counselor Job Responsibilities

• Delivers a school counseling curriculum to students, assessing student abilities, interests and achievement to help them make decisions about their future
• Provides brief counseling to address social and emotional concerns and appropriately refers students to health specialists
• Recognize and respond to student mental health needs and to assist students and families seeking resources
• Share strategies supporting student achievement and success with parents/caregivers, teachers, other educators and community organizations
• Lead, advocate and collaborate to promote equity and access for all students
• Academic advising and post-secondary planning
• Orientation, coordination and academic advising for new students
• Interpreting student records
• Advocating for students at individual education plan meetings and other student-focused meetings
• Makes an effort to know every student for whom they are responsible
• Provides individual student planning and responsive services to support students and their families regarding academic matters.
• Offers workshops/seminars for parents/caregivers
• If hired, this counselor may also be responsible for the co-planning and implementation of the advisory program, curriculum development, scholarship coordinator, etc.
• High school experience preferred

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements

• Master’s degree in School Counseling and Massachusetts School Counselor Licensure are required.
• Fulfill continuing education requirements
• Uphold ASCA ethical and professional standards

Contact Information

• Lauren Clark
• 30 Patten Road
• Westford, Massachusetts 01886
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Position Type

Full-time

Salary

$56,869 to $74,618 Per Year

Job Categories

Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor

Job ID

5985706

Application Deadline

Posted until filled

Posted

Nov 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date

To Be Determined

Job Requirements

• Meets all state licensure standards
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills