ETS, Guidance Counselor, CRLS

Cambridge Rindge & Latin High School; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Cambridge Public Schools seeks an Extended Term Substitute Guidance Counselor for Cambridge Rindge & Latin School (CRLS). The position runs September 2026 through November 2026, serving grades 9–12 and focusing on adolescent guidance and counseling within a supportive learning community.

The ideal candidate has experience with diverse urban students, a bachelor’s degree, and Massachusetts DESE School Counselor certification; a master’s degree is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Massachusetts DESE School Counselor certification required.
• Experience with adolescents in urban, multicultural settings.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with counselors, school psychologists, social workers, teachers and staff.
• Foster a safe, caring, and active learning community.
• Engage families in student learning and development as partners.
• Build partnerships with community organizations.
• Counsel all students toward their educational potential.
• Promote high expectations and dignified next steps for students.
• Develop, collect, analyze, and interpret data.
• Integrate pre-college guidance into the program.
• Communicate regularly with students and families.

Skills

Guidance counseling

Adolescent development

Communication skills

Multicultural experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Massachusetts DESE School Counselor certification

Job description

ETS, Guidance Counselor, CRLS

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Job Details

Job ID: 5677544
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Apr 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Job Description

Position : Extended Term Substitute (ETS), Guidance Counselor

AvailableSeptember 2026 through November 2026

Cambridge Rindge & Latin School - Learning Community R

Cambridge Rindge & Latin School Community: Cambridge Rindge & Latin School (CRLS) is a comprehensive high school divided into four Learning Communities designed to promote high levels of learning and achievement for all students. Honors courses are offered in all core classes (English, History, Mathematics, and Science); Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available to qualified students in grades 11 and 12.

The mission of the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School is to provide a quality education to every student through rigorous, comprehensive, and personalized teaching and learning. Working in partnership with families and the wider community, we maintain a nurturing, respectful, and safe environment where educators and students hold themselves to high standards. We value academic excellence, creativity, diversity, perseverance, collaboration, and responsible decision-making. Within and across our learning communities, we prepare lifelong learners who participate thoughtfully, responsibly, and productively in a global, democratic society.

The Opportunity :

The Cambridge Rindge and Latin School seeks a Guidance Counselor, Grades 9-12, to join our caring and innovative community. The successful candidate will have experience working with adolescents. A candidate with teaching experience is preferred. They will have an understanding of and experience with guidance and counseling activities. As a professional, the guidance counselor will display a collegial spirit that supports and enhances continual professional growth consistent with the educational goals and philosophies of our school community. Moreover, they will be fully committed to continuously learning, improving, reflecting, and working together to ensure that all students achieve at high levels.

Key Responsibilities :

• Collaborate with all team members, including but not limited to other guidance counselors, school psychologists and social workers, teachers, administrators, special educators, instructional coaches, paraprofessionals, interventionists, and other support personnel.
• Work to foster a safe, caring, and active learning community.
• Partner with families and include them in the students’ learning and development, as well as encourage families to further the mission of the school.
• Build on established partnerships with surrounding community institutions and organizations.
• Facilitate transitions and counsel all students toward the realization of their full educational potential.
• Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will pursue a dignified next step.
• Develop, collect, analyze, and interpret data.
• Organize and integrate pre-college guidance and counseling into the guidance program.
• Communicate regularly with students and families and involve families as partners in their child’s education.
• Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs .
• Facilitate i-decide student training sessions.
• Any other related duties as assigned.

Your Skill Set: As the incoming Guidance Counselor, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:

• Understanding of and experience with guidance and counseling activities.
• Previous experience working with adolescents. Teaching experience preferred.
• Experience working with a multicultural student population in an urban school setting.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Massachusetts DESE Certification: School Counselor required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, alongside the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with a diverse staff and student body.
• A strong work ethic, alongside a commitment to doing whatever it takes for students to excel.
• Possess and demonstrate exemplary counseling and communication skills.
• Demonstrate appropriate ethical behavior and professional conduct in the fulfillment of role and responsibilities.

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.

Position Type: Substitute
Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Cambridge Public Schools
• 135 Berkshire Street
• Cambridge, Massachusetts 02141
• Email: [e-mail]