School Counselor - Long Term Substitute

Young World Physical Education; Middleborough (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

John T. Nichols, Jr. Middle School in Middleborough, Massachusetts, is seeking a part-time School Counselor (Long Term Substitute) to support students’ academic, social, and emotional development within the district.

The role requires a Master’s degree and Massachusetts school counseling licensure, with responsibilities including individual and group counseling, scheduling support, and collaboration with teachers, families, and the School's teams.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Massachusetts School Counselor or equivalent.
• Master's degree in Counseling/Social Work or Guidance Counseling required.
• Experience in school counseling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to students.
• Assist in developing schedules and transition planning.
• Collaborate with staff and families to support student progress.
• Deliver Tier 1 counseling and social-emotional supports.

Skills

Counseling skills

Student support

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling/Social Work/Guidance Counseling

Massachusetts School Counselor Licensure

Job description

Middleborough Public Schools John T. Nichols, Jr. Middle School - Middleborough, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

School Counselor - Long Term Substitute

Middleborough Public Schools John T. Nichols, Jr. Middle School - Middleborough, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5855831

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 1, 2026

Job Description

• Maintain learning expectations of students at all times as fostered by the school.
• Assist in building the classroom schedule to best prepare each student for a successful completion of academic requirements
• Help with transition and planning from building to buildings within district
• Assist all students, individually or in groups, with developing academic, career, and personal/social skills, goals and plans.
• Recommend change of class or other treatment to assist in helping students succeed.
• Process applications for Vocation Tech/Private Schools if applicable.
• Actively participate in the Building Emergency Response Team and Child Study Team Meetings.
• Counsel students whose behavior, school progress, or mental or physical handicap or condition necessitates assistance.
• Encourage parents and students to participate in the learning process through communication about students’ personal and academic progress.
• Provide Tier 1 counseling and social skills interventions in an individual/group setting.
• Consult with staff and parents regarding student concerns and refer to outside agencies as appropriate.
• Background knowledge of and experience with students who have emotional disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and other social/adjustment challenges.
• Assists teachers and staff in behavioral interventions and strategies to assist learning.
• Develop and implement a positive system of student recognition.
• Ensure that all students are offered equitable opportunities to participate in school activities.
• Provide resources for faculty and families to address students’ needs.
• Present results of testing of academic and SEI-related testing to staff and parents in a timely, effective, and professional manner.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all members of the school community to carry out responsibilities.
• Provides the assigned student population the help needed to become acquainted with the educational programs, support services, policies and procedures, and facilities of the school system.
• Provide counseling services as defined in student’s IEP and 504 plans.
• Implements developmentally appropriate and prevention-oriented group activities to meet student needs and school goals.
• Other duties as reasonably assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principals and/or Director of Student Services.

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories: Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor

Welcome to John T. Nichols, Jr. Middle School

MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of the Middleborough Public Schools is to prepare all students to excel in life.STRUCTURE AND PHILOSOPHY“The overarching purpose of all schooling in our society is to help students become responsible citizens, lifelong learners, and healthy, caring, ethical, and intellectually reflective individuals. The skills, knowledge, and personal competence that students acquire in school should enable them to be successful now and in the future.” (Excerpted from This We Believe, National Middle School Association, Columbus, Ohio.) Nichols Middle School offers an environment that fosters the growth of the individual student and eases the transition from the elementary classroom to the specialized subject program of the high school.Our school is designed to meet the unique educational, personal, physical, social, and emotional needs of adolescents. In addition to developing interpersonal relationships and respect for the values of others, each student has the opportunity for maximum growth in knowledge, confidence, and self-esteem.We offer a varied program of studies including unified arts and extracurricular activities that foster a student’s curiosity and willingness to learn while developing and strengthening basic skills. We provide an environment that encourages student achievement and challenges all students.The middle school utilizes a team structure that is an effective organizational pattern used by most middle schools throughout the United States. Each student is assigned to an academic team composed of English, reading, mathematics, social studies, and science teachers.The faculty at Nichols Middle School recognizes the vital role parents’ play in the education of their children and encourages frequent and open communication between home and school. We have fall and winter conferences for all parents. In addition, parents benefit from the team structure, as it provides easy access to the team of teachers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Middleborough Public School System does not discriminate in its educational activities or employment practices on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, homelessness, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

Job Requirements

• Licensure requirements: Massachusetts School Social Worker/Adjustment and/or (School) Guidance Counselor

  5-12; preference given to dual certification

  - 2-3 years school counseling experience preferred

  - Experience using technology in the classroom preferred.

  - Master’s degree in Counseling/Social Work/Guidance Counseling or related area

  - Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable

  $140/day with DESE License - $307.83/day after 30 days.

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Timothy McLaughlin , Principal
• 112 Tiger Drive
• Middleborough, Massachusetts 02346
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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