Evening Guidance Counselor: Student Success & Careers

Thayer Alternative High School; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Framingham Public Schools is seeking a part-time Guidance Counselor for the FHS Evening Academy at Thayer Campus in Framingham, MA. The role supports students with flexible credit-bearing coursework in a hybrid setting after school hours.

The counselor will deliver developmental guidance, career planning, and targeted interventions, collaborating with families and district teams to close achievement gaps and ensure equitable access to services.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field is required.
• Proven background in delivering clinical support and managing diverse caseloads in school settings; experience with students’ academic, social-emotional, and career needs.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and assess a comprehensive guidance curriculum focusing on academic achievement, career development, and personal/social growth.
• Provide individual and group counseling for personal, social, and academic concerns.
• Serve as a liaison with families, school teams, and community agencies; participate in crisis response and MDTs.

Skills

Tiered interventions

Data-driven decisions

MTSS

Clinical case management

Crisis intervention

Ethics & confidentiality

Google Workspace

Communication

Cultural proficiency

Professionalism

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling

Tools

Google Workspace for Education

Data-tracking software

Job description

Framingham Public Schools is seeking a part-time Guidance Counselor for the FHS Evening Academy at Thayer Campus in Framingham, MA. The role supports students with flexible credit-bearing coursework in a hybrid setting after school hours.

The counselor will deliver developmental guidance, career planning, and targeted interventions, collaborating with families and district teams to close achievement gaps and ensure equitable access to services.