School Counselor - Long Term Substitute

Lincoln Sudbury Regional School District; Sudbury (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School seeks a Long-Term Substitute School Counselor to cover a leave of absence from Oct 29, 2026 to on or about Apr 2, 2027. The counselor will manage a caseload of about 200 students and support 504 planning and IEP meetings.

The role includes developing curriculum for counseling seminars, leading grade-level seminars, and collaborating with the house team and parents/guardians to support student success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed, or eligible for licensure as School Counselor 5-12 by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education.
• 3+ years educational teaching environment preferred.
• High School experience preferred.
• Experience with Scoir or other post-secondary planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, career/college and personal counseling to students in grades 9-12.
• Support 504 plan eligibility determination and update plans as needed.
• Participate in IEP meetings for students on caseload.
• Contribute to curriculum development for grade-level counseling seminars and lead seminars.
• Collaborate with house team and parents/guardians.

Skills

Communication

Technology proficiency

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Scoir

Job description

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School Counselor - Long Term Substitute

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Job Details

Job ID: 5936613
Application Deadline: Oct 07, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 29, 2026

Job Description

Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School seeks a Long-Term Substitute School Counselor to cover for a leave of absence starting October 29, 2026 and ending on or about April 2, 2027. The Long-Term Substitute School Counselor is a member of a house team and is responsible for supporting a caseload of around 200 students for academic, social-emotional, and post-secondary planning. The counselor will oversee and run meetings to determine eligibility for a 504 plan, and update 504 plans as needed. School counselors will also participate in IEP meetings for those students on their caseload. Additionally, all school counselors will support curriculum development for grade-level counseling seminars, and lead grade-level seminars throughout the school year.

Duties and Responsibilities (Not limited to):

• Works in partnership with other members of their house team (Associate Principal, two school counselors, clinical counselor, nurse, and other key stakeholders)
• Provides academic, career/college and personal counseling to students in grades 9-12
• Serves as a positive and collaborative member of the LS community
• Pursues professional development and growth opportunities both in- and outside of school
• Collaborates with other LS educators, as well as outside collaterals, to support student learning
• Ongoing communication and collaboration with parents/guardians
• Attends to all other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree required from an accredited college or university
• Licensed, or eligible for licensure as School Counselor 5-12 by t he Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education

Experience Preferred:

• 3 + years educational teaching environment preferred
• High School experience preferred
• Experience with Scoir or other comparable post-secondary planning tools

Additional Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of the developmental needs and challenges of high school students
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in current technology
• Ability to work in partnership with other members of the professional community

Salary Range:

• Unlicensed candidate: $125/day (1-90 days)
• Licensed candidate: $125/day (1-30 days)
• Licensed candidate: $321.56/day - $756.48/day (30+ days)
• Based on degree and licensed teaching experience

Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School is committed 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. We seek educators who are anti-racist and who prioritize and value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds, identities, life experiences and traditionally under-represented groups to apply. We are a proud member of the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education.

Position Type: Substitute
Salary: $125 to $756.48 Per Day
Job Categories:

Student Services > Adjustment Counselor

Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Alicia Palmer , HR Coordinator
• Lincoln-Sudbury Regional School District
• Sudbury, Massachusetts 01776
• Phone: [phone] Ext. 2382
• Email: [e-mail]