School Counselor

Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District; Upton (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District in Upton, Massachusetts is seeking a School Counselor to promote academic, career and personal-social development for all students on the caseload. The counselor will implement a competency-based program aligned with national and state standards.

The role includes delivering the counseling curriculum, assisting with individual planning, participating on interdisciplinary teams, providing both individual and group counseling, and supporting

Qualifications

• Master's degree required and valid MA DESE school guidance certification.
• Proven successful counseling experience at the secondary school level.
• Computer literacy skills to manage data and school information systems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with knowledge of testing and learning theories.
• Ability to inspire excellence and respond to the school’s mission with enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to program planning and development.
• Co-teach Career Enrichment classes and present workshops.
• Interpret student data to inform interventions.
• Provide individual and group counseling for students on caseload.
• Assist with college applications, scholarships, and financial aid processes.
• Use technology to support the school counseling program.
• Assist with course recommendations and scheduling.
• Develop 504 plans and ICAPs for students on caseload.
• Participate in crisis planning and SRT/IEP/EPP meetings.
• Maintain confidential student records per policy.

Skills

Computer literacy

Oral and written communication

Data interpretation

Crisis intervention

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Mass DESE School Guidance Counselor certification (MA)

Job description

School Counselor

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Job Details

Job ID: 5957974

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 13, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 10, 2026

Job Description

The School Counselor promotes the attainment of academic, career and personal-social competencies for all students on his/her 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 is responsible to the school’s Director of Student Services.

Responsibilities and Duties

• 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 in order to facilitate appropriate student interventions.
• 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.
• Assist students with the college application, scholarship, and financial aid process.
• Use technology resources to support and enhance the school counseling program.
• Assist with the course recommendation and scheduling process.
• Assist juniors and seniors in completing their college and career action plans for their portfolios.
• Assist students with academic and career planning.
• Review student progress/achievement/performance as needed and initiate follow up in a timely manner.
• Provide individual counseling to students. Consult and collaborate effectively with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders. Facilitate referrals for school adjustment counseling, SBHC, or outside counseling services as needed.
• Serve as a member of the School Crisis Team.
• 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
• Participate in orientation activities.
• Serve as a member of the Scholarship Committee.
• Implement Depression Screening.
• Participate in SRT, IEP and EPP meetings for all students on caseload.
• Develop 504 plans and ICAP’s for students on caseload and serve as the liaison.
• Assist with recruitment and admissions.
• Other school counseling functions as assigned.
• Maintain and safeguard student records in accordance with school and state policy.
• The candidate must be able to counsel effectively within in-person and remote educational models.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Master's Degree.
• Certified by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education as a School Guidance Counselor at the secondary level.
• Possess demonstrated successful professional counseling experience at the secondary school level.
• Possess computer literacy skills necessary to manage data
• Possess solid oral and written communication skills.
• Possess a thorough knowledge of testing, assessments, methodologies and learning theories.
• Must be able to inspire excellence, achieve consensus and respond effectively to the system's mission with humor and enthusiasm.
• Knowledge of the MA Model of School Counseling and the American School Counselor Association.
• Knowledge of/experience with development of Career Plans as outlined by the DESE.
• Possess a personal history which is exemplary, supported with references.
• Be physically and emotionally able to fulfill instructional responsibilities and duties.
• 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 the collective bargaining Agreement between the Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School Teachers’ Association and the Blackstone Valley Regional School Committee.
• All other benefits provided by the agreement apply.

Duration

November 10, 2026- June 16, 2026

Application

• Submit a resume or letter of intent to the Human Resource Office at Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District, 65 Pleasant Street, Upton, MA 01568-1499 by the end of the posting period. You may also submit by email to [e-mail]
• All positions will be posted for a minimum of ten (10) business days from the posting date at the top of this document. Priority will be given to applications received within 10 business days and the position will remain open until filled.
• Applicants must successfully complete all required criminal background checks, including Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Statewide Applicant Fingerprint Identification Services (SAFIS), in accordance with 603 CMR 51.00 and all applicable state requirements.
• 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, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or federal law.

Position Type: Full-time

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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