College & Career Guidance Counselor (6–12)

Fall River Public Schools; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fall River Public Schools seeks a qualified School Counselor to design and deliver comprehensive counseling programs that improve student outcomes and promote equity and access for all students. The role emphasizes academic, personal/social, and career/post-secondary planning, with collaboration across teachers, families, and the community.

The successful candidate will lead course selection, monitor progress toward graduation, and develop a college and career culture within the school, guiding

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in School Counseling or related field.
• Massachusetts Certification as a School Counselor required (Pre-K-8; 5-12, or K-12).
• Commitment to student growth / achievement.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and monitor student data including attendance, course success, graduation/promotion progress, standardized testing, and post-secondary transition milestones.
• Lead the course selection and student scheduling process to align coursework with graduation requirements and personal & career interests.
• Register new students and provide transition/orientation activities to support school success ensuring equitable access to courses and opportunities.
• Facilitate a developmentally appropriate school counseling curriculum through classroom guidance lessons, small-group sessions, and/or individual sessions on academic planning, study skills, goal setting, career exploration, and social-emotional skill development.

Education

Master's Degree in School Counseling or related field

Job description

Fall River Public Schools seeks a qualified School Counselor to design and deliver comprehensive counseling programs that improve student outcomes and promote equity and access for all students. The role emphasizes academic, personal/social, and career/post-secondary planning, with collaboration across teachers, families, and the community.

The successful candidate will lead course selection, monitor progress toward graduation, and develop a college and career culture within the school, guiding