Long Term Substitute Middle School Guidance Counselor

Duxbury Middle School; Duxbury (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Duxbury Middle School in Duxbury, MA is seeking a Long Term Substitute Guidance Counselor to support 200 seventh-grade students from about October 27, 2026 to February 2, 2026.

The successful candidate will hold a MA School Guidance Counselor license, have a bachelor’s degree or higher, and demonstrate classroom management for social-emotional learning and experience with diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Licensed Certified Middle School Guidance Counselor with MA license.
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Classroom management skills to support social-emotional learning.
• Experience meeting the needs of diverse learners.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and counseling services to students.
• Support approximately 200 seventh-grade students.
• Collaborate with teachers and families to support student success.

Skills

Classroom management

Diverse learners

Curriculum alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

MA School Guidance Counselor License

Job description

Long Term Substitute Middle School Guidance Counselor

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Job Details

Job ID: 5944489

Application Deadline: Oct 09, 2026 5:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 23, 2026

Job Description

Duxbury Middle School is seeking exceptional candidates for Long Term Substitute Guidance Counselor on or about October 27, 2026 - February 2, 2026.

The position would be in support of 200 7th grade students.

• Licensed Certified Middle School Guidance Counselor - MA School Guidance Counselor License
• Bachelor's Degree or higher from accredited college or university
• Classroom management skills that support students social emotional learning
• Experience meeting the needs of diverse learners
• Ability to plan and implement lessons that are aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

The Duxbury Middle School is committed to providing a safe and secure academic and social environment for students, and to fostering a school community that promotes respect, dignity, and a healthy life balance. Duxbury Middle School community is comprised of 600 students and over 100 dedicated staff members. We welcome applicants with a diverse background and experiences that can contribute to creating a positive learning environment for all students.

Duxbury Public Schools believes that each student's unique identity must be affirmed in order to support a welcoming school-community that engages and empowers all learners. We are committed to the long term work of dismantling systems of inequity in our community to provide obstacle free access to education and to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $317.93 to $317.93 Per Day

Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sarah McGuire , Principal
• Duxbury Middle School
• Email: [e-mail]