High School Guidance Counselor — College & Career Ready

West Springfield Public Schools; West Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

West Springfield Public Schools' West Springfield High School in Massachusetts is seeking a School Counselor to provide a comprehensive counseling program that supports academic achievement, college and career readiness, and social-emotional development.

The counselor will collaborate with students, families, staff and community agencies to ensure equitable access to educational opportunities, while aligning with district goals and Massachusetts standards.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts DESE licensure as a School Counselor (Grades 5-12).
• Master's degree in School Counseling or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of the Massachusetts Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs and ASCA best practices.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with MA Model and ASCA National Model.
• Utilize data to develop, monitor, and adjust counseling interventions and programming.
• Support four-year academic and postsecondary plans through MyCAP and individual planning.
• Provide individual planning and responsive services for academic, college, career, and social-emotional needs.
• Deliver classroom guidance lessons, small group counseling, and school-wide programming.

Skills

Licensure as a School Counselor

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in School Counseling or related field

Job description

West Springfield Public Schools' West Springfield High School in Massachusetts is seeking a School Counselor to provide a comprehensive counseling program that supports academic achievement, college and career readiness, and social-emotional development.

The counselor will collaborate with students, families, staff and community agencies to ensure equitable access to educational opportunities, while aligning with district goals and Massachusetts standards.