Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program School Counselor

CAPS Collaborative; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

CAPS Collaborative seeks a Deaf & Hard of Hearing Program School Counselor to serve at Newton North High School in Newton, MA. The counselor will help Deaf and hard of hearing students access the curriculum, strengthen social-emotional learning, and foster independence.

Required qualifications include MA educator licensure with eligibility, a Master’s in Counseling or related field, and 3 years supporting Deaf/Hard of Hearing students; strong ASL and English skills, plus excellent writing,

Qualifications

• MA Educator License in Special education, Guidance, Social Work, School Adjustment Counselor, or Rehab Counseling license with MA Educator Licensure eligibility.
• Master's Degree in Counseling or related field.
• 3 years' experience supporting deaf and hard of hearing students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
• Support access to academic curriculum and strengthen social-emotional learning.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, staff and outside agencies.

Skills

ASL/English fluency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

MA Counseling or related field

Massachusetts Educator License/MA Educator Licensure eligibility

Tools

Email

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Student information system

Job description

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program School Counselor

CAPS Collaborative CAPS Deaf & Hard of Hearing Program Newton HS - Newton, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

• Job ID: 5951030
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Oct 05, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined
• Position Type: Full-time
• Salary: $50,335 to $95,967 Per Year
• Job Categories: Special Education > Hard of Hearing

Job Description

The CAPS DHHP High School School Counselor provides services in Newton North High School. Counselors provide students with a variety of services that support their access to the academic curriculum, strengthen social-emotional learning and foster independence. The counselor is expected to individualize services to meet the unique needs of a cognitively and linguistically diverse group of deaf and hard of hearing learners. In addition to providing individual or group services as outlined in students' IEPs, school counselors develop positive relationships with students, families, professional colleagues, and outside agencies. A commitment to lifelong learning and a spirit of collegiality and teamwork are expected and critical to the success of the program.

This is a 10-month school year position with the potential for additional summer hours.

Full Job Description at: https://capsed.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1878835-204552.html

Welcome to CAPS Deaf & Hard of Hearing Program Newton HS

CAPS Collaborative will work in partnership with districts to provide programs and services of the highest quality. To provide these services, we adhere to the following values:To commit every aspect of the organization to providing exceptional educational opportunities for students.To demonstrate quality and responsiveness by becoming the first choice of districts for programs and services.To be a customer-focused organization that constantly evaluates district needs.To integrate quality, integrity, respect, and teamwork into every aspect of the organization.To demonstrate accountability through constantly evaluating results and progress toward goals.To implement programs and services in the most cost-effective manner and to exercise due diligence in financial decision making.We will work in partnership with districts to ensure that students transition to the least restrictive environment in their home school district.

Job Requirements

• Candidate requirements:
  Massachusetts Educator License in Special education, Guidance, Social Work, School Adjustment Counselor, or state licensure in Rehabilitation Counseling with eligibility for MA Educator Licensure.
  Master's Degree in Counseling or related field
  Three (3) years successful experience supporting students who are deaf and hard of hearing preferred.
  Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and English
  Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills
  Commitment to being part of a collaborative team with excellent interpersonal skills necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, support staff and families
  Ability to reflect on one's own practice and see challenges as opportunities for learning and improvement
  Basic technological skills: email, word processing, spreadsheets, shared files/folders/calendars, student information system
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• Email: [e-mail]