Home School Counselor - Long-Term Substitute

SALEM SCHOOL DISTRICT; Salem (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem School District in Salem, New Hampshire seeks a Home School Counselor for a long‑term substitute role starting January 11, 2027. The counselor will provide direct counseling services to middle school students, support SEL needs, and collaborate with families and school teams.

The ideal candidate is a licensed social worker or mental health counselor with experience in behavior support planning, delivering small group instruction, and coaching teachers to implement strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience working with middle school aged children.
• Provides individual counseling to students with social emotional learning needs.
• Licensed social worker or mental health counselor.
• Experience in providing positive behavior supports and interventions.
• Individual and small group skill instruction.
• Ability to coach teachers and team members for implementation of mental health support strategies.
• Integral team member in developing and implementing behavior support plans and interventions.
• Possess strong communication skills.
• Collaboratively work with families and school teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct counseling to students with social-emotional learning needs.
• Collaborate with families and school teams to support student well-being.
• Coach teachers and staff on implementing behavior support strategies.
• Contribute to development and implementation of behavior support plans.

Skills

Middle school experience

Individual counseling

Licensed social worker or mentalHealth

Behavior supports and interventions

Small group instruction

Coaching teachers

Behavior plan development

Strong communication

Family and school collaboration

Job description

Home School Counselor - Long-Term Substitute

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Job Details

Job ID: 5925536
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 11, 2027

Job Description

Home School Counselor Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Experience working with middle school aged children


• Provides individual counseling to students with social emotional learning needs.


• Licenced social worker or mental health counselor


• Experience in providing positive behavior supports and interventions


• Individual and small group skill instruction


• Ability to coach teachers and team members for implementation of mental health support strategies


• Integral team member in developing and implementing behavior support plans and interventions


• Possess strong communication skills


• Collaboratively work with families and school teams

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Salem School District


• 38 Geremonty Drive


• Salem, New Hampshire 03079


• Phone: [phone]