Long-Term Sub - School Counselor

Sandwich Middle High School; Sandwich (MA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Sandwich Middle High School in Sandwich, Massachusetts seeks a Long-Term Sub - School Counselor for grades 7 & 8 for the 2026-2027 school year. The role focuses on student success, equity, and school culture, with responsibilities spanning individual planning, classroom lessons, and collaboration with families and educators.

Requirements include DESE Certification, experience with students, and the ability to work independently and with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• DESE Certification required.
• Experience and passion for working with students.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Individual student academic planning and goal setting.
• School counseling classroom lessons based on student success standards.
• Short-term counseling to students.
• Referrals for long-term support.
• Collaboration with families/teachers/administrators/community for student success.
• Advocacy for students at IEP meetings and other student-focused meetings.
• Data analysis to identify student issues, needs, and challenges.
• Acting as a systems change agent to improve equity and access, achievement, and opportunities for all students.

Skills

Counseling skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Professional development

Education

DESE Certification

Job description

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Long-Term Sub - School Counselor

Job Description

Sandwich Middle High School seeks qualified applicants for an anticipated LTS - School Counselor position for grades 7 & 8 during the 2026-2027 school year.

A school counselor works to maximize student success, promoting access and equity for all students. As vital members of the school leadership team, school counselors create a school culture of success for all.

Qualifications

• DESE Certification required.
• Have experience and passion for working with students
• Have the ability and initiative to work independently and collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team including school educators, specialists, administrators, family and community partners and possess strong counseling/clinical skills and a passion for continued learning and professional development.

As a School Counselor, you will help all students:

• Apply academic achievement strategies
• Manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills
• Plan for postsecondary options (higher education, military, workforce)

Active Duties

• Individual student academic planning and goal setting
• School counseling classroom lessons based on student success standards
• Short-term counseling to students
• Referrals for long-term support
• Collaboration with families/teachers/administrators/community for student success
• Advocacy for students at individual education plan meetings and other student-focused meetings
• Data analysis to identify student issues, needs, and challenges
• Acting as a systems change agent to improve equity and access, achievement, and opportunities for all students

LTS Pay Rate for FY27: BA Step 1 =$331.24 per day. For additional information, please refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement located on the Sandwich website .

Sandwich Public Schools does not exclude from participation, deny the benefits of SPS from or otherwise discriminate against, individuals on the basis of race*, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, or any other category protected by state or federal law in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities.

Job Details

Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Substitute

Job Categories: Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jeanne Nelson , Principal
• Sandwich Middle High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]