Long Term Substitute - School Counselor

Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District; Upton (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District seeks a Long Term Substitute School Counselor to promote academic, career and personal-social competencies for students on caseload. Role spans curriculum delivery, individual planning, and crisis intervention within a team setting.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s degree and DESE guidance certification, with experience in secondary counseling and strong data and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required and relevant certification.
• Experience in secondary school counseling.
• Strong data literacy and ability to use assessment data.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to program planning and development.
• Co-teach prescribed Career Enrichment classes at each grade level and present prescribed workshops to assigned vocational areas.
• Interpret and utilize student data to facilitate interventions.
• Assist students on caseload with developing academic, career and personal/social skills, goals, and plans. Collaborate with parents/guardians and educators as needed.
• Assist students with college applications, scholarships, and financial aid processes.
• Use technology resources to support and enhance the school counseling program.
• Assist with course recommendation and scheduling processes.
• Assist juniors and seniors in completing their college and career action plans.
• Assist students with academic and career planning.
• Review student progress and initiate follow-up in a timely manner.
• Provide individual counseling to students; consult with parents/guardians, teachers, admins, and others; facilitate referrals as needed.
• Serve as a member of the School Crisis Team.
• Plan School Counseling Events (Spring College Fair, decision days, workshops, etc.).
• Participate in orientation activities.
• Serve on the Scholarship Committee.
• Implement Depression Screening.
• Participate in SRT/IEP/EPP meetings for all caseload students.
• Develop 504 plans and ICAPs for students on caseload and liaison.
• Assist with recruitment and admissions.
• Other school counseling functions as assigned.
• Maintain and safeguard student records per policy.
• Counsel effectively in in-person and remote models.

Skills

Counseling skills

Data interpretation

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Technology use

Education

Master's degree

DESE School Guidance Counselor certification

Job description

Long Term Substitute - School Counselor

Job Details

Job ID: 5945449

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 30, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 15, 2026

Job Description

The School Counselor promotes the attainment of academic, career and personal-social competencies for all students on their caseload. The School Counselor contributes to the implementation of a competency-based school counseling program based on the National Standards as outlined by the American School Counselor Association and The Massachusetts School Counselors Association. The School Counselor’s time is divided between implementing school counseling curriculum, assisting with individual student planning, service on interdisciplinary teams, delivering traditional school counseling services, consultation with staff and parents, and crisis intervention. Counselors report directly to the department’s appointed Team Leader who reports to the school’s Director of Student Services.

Responsibilities and Duties

1. Contribute to program planning and development.
2. Co-teach prescribed Career Enrichment classes at each grade level and present prescribed workshops to assigned vocational areas.
3. Interpret and utilize student data in order to facilitate appropriate student interventions.
4. Assist students on caseload, individually or in groups, with developing academic, career and personal/social skills, goals, and plans. Collaborate with parents/guardians and educators to support students in achieving these goals and plans as needed.
5. Assist students with the college application, scholarship, and financial aid process.
6. Use technology resources to support and enhance the school counseling program.
7. Assist with the course recommendation and scheduling process.
8. Assist juniors and seniors in completing their college and career action plans for their portfolios.
9. Assist students with academic and career planning.
10. Review student progress/achievement/performance as needed and initiate follow up in a timely manner.
11. Provide individual counseling to students. Consult and collaborate effectively with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders. Facilitate referrals for school adjustment counseling, School Based Health Center (SBHC), or outside counseling services as needed.
12. Serve as a member of the School Crisis Team.
13. Participate in planning School Counseling Events such as, but not limited to;
    • Spring College Fair at BVT
    • College decision days
    • Parent College Workshop
    • Evening college financing/admissions seminars
    • Depression/mental health awareness programs
14. Participate in orientation activities.
15. Serve as a member of the Scholarship Committee.
16. Implement Depression Screening.
17. Participate in Student Review Team (SRT), Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Educator Preparation Programs (EPP) meetings for all students on caseload.
18. Develop 504 plans and Individual Curriculum Accommodation Plans (ICAPs) for students on caseload and serve as the liaison.
19. Assist with recruitment and admissions.
20. Other school counseling functions as assigned.
21. Maintain and safeguard student records in accordance with school and state policies.
22. The candidate must be able to counsel effectively within in-person and remote educational models.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Minimum of a Master's Degree.
2. Active certification with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE) as a School Guidance Counselor at the secondary level.
3. Possess demonstrated successful professional counseling experience at the secondary school level.
4. Possess computer literacy skills necessary to manage data
5. Possess a thorough knowledge of testing, assessments, methodologies and learning theories.
6. Possess solid oral and written communication skills.
7. Must be able to inspire excellence, achieve consensus and respond effectively to the system's mission with humor and enthusiasm.
8. Knowledge of the MA Model of School Counseling and the American School Counselor Association.
9. Knowledge of/experience with development of Career Plans as outlined by the DESE.
10. Possess a personal history which is exemplary, supported with references.
11. Be physically and emotionally able to fulfill instructional responsibilities and duties.
12. Strive to complete sixty (60) hours of professional development each year.

Compensation

Based on credentials, approvals and experience, the successful candidate will be paid in accordance with established long-term substitute rates - $250.00/day.

Duration

anticipated from November 10, 2026 through March, 25, 2026

Position Type

Full-time

Salary

$250 Per Day

Job Categories

Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor

Welcome to Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District

Our mission at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School - to create a positive learning community that prepares students for personal and professional success in an internationally competitive society through a fusion of rigorous vocational, technical and academic skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, ancestry, military status, disability, pregnancy or pregnancy related condition.

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• HR Office
• Email: [e-mail]

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