Long Term Substitute Guidance Couselor

Dover,-Sherborn-and-Dover-Sherborn-School-District; Dover (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover-Sherborn Middle School in Dover, Massachusetts is seeking a long-term substitute Guidance Counselor from January 4, 2027 to March 18, 2027. The counselor will develop positive relationships with students, respond to developmental needs, and collaborate with staff and families while supporting ASCA standards.

Daily tasks include short-term counseling, scheduling, emails, meetings, and maintaining student records and caseloads.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term counseling and problem-solving support.
• Monitor student progress and support transitions between grades.
• Communicate with parents/guardians and outside providers.
• Attend meetings and collaborate with academic teams to monitor progress.
• Host informational meetings and coordinate with staff as needed.
• Maintain student records and assist with scheduling changes.
• Respond to emails, emergencies, and evening meetings as required.

Skills

Counseling

Conflict mediation

Communication skills

Collaboration

ASCA standards

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

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Long Term Substitute Guidance Couselor

Dover, Sherborn and Dover Sherborn School Districts Dover Sherborn Middle School - Dover, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5948609
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Job Description

Dover-Sherborn Middle School is seeking a long-term substitute Guidance Counselor beginning January 4, 2027, to March 18, 2027.

The middle school counselor must be capable of developing positive relationships with all students, while responding to developmental needs and maximizing growth opportunities. The counselor must be flexible, approachable, and collaborative as they balance daily tasks and respond to emergencies. Counselors must demonstrate strong oral, written, and technology-based communication skills and be active in the educational process of each student within their caseloads. It is important for the counselor to relate well to all stakeholders (ie; students, parents/guardians, staff, community members, etc.) and to foster a welcoming atmosphere in the counseling office.

Professional tasks may include responding to: emails, school emergencies, scheduling changes, evening meetings and recommendation applications/letters.

OVERVIEW OF COUNSELOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide short-term counseling, conflict mediation, and problem-solving
• Monitor student progress (academic, personal, career ASCA standards)
• Create program changes in students’ schedules and update student records as needed
• Assist students with course selection and their transition between grades
• Facilitate new student groups and special issue groups as needed
• Facilitate classroom and small group informational meetings for such topics as course selection, grade transition, and middle school counseling curriculum
• Communicate and collaborate with parents/guardians and outside providers
• Consult with, and/or refer students/parents to a school adjustment counselor when a student’s counseling needs expand beyond the services of the school counselor
• Facilitate counseling meetings with academic teams to monitor student progress and formulate interventions as needed
• Attend Special Education meetings
• Prepare for and facilitate Section 504 meetings on an individual basis
• Host parent evenings providing information on counseling department related topics
• Extensive email communication with parents and staff
• Communications via the bi-weekly newsletter
• Other tasks as deemed necessary by the department and the Director

Long-Term Substitute Coverage Dates: January 4th, 2027 - March 18, 2027

Daily Rate: $190/day

Please submit transcripts, proof of licensure, and three recommendation letters

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $190 to $190 Per Day

Job Categories:

Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor

Welcome to Dover Sherborn Middle School

The Dover Sherborn Schools share in the Mission:To inspire, challenge and support all students as they discover and pursue their full potential.

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ellen Rowley
• 157 Farm Street
• Dover, Massachusetts 02030
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]