School Counselor Long-Term Substitute for Maternity Leave

Chester Academy; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Chester Academy in Chester, NH is seeking a long-term substitute school counselor for September through December to support students’ academic and social-emotional needs. You will collaborate with teachers and families and serve on the MTSS team to identify needs and monitor progress.

A Master’s in a related field and NH Educator Certification as a School Counselor (or equivalent) are required, with experience in school settings preferred.

Qualifications

• Masters degree required in a related field.
• NH Educator Certification as School Counselor (0040) or equivalent preferred.
• Experience working in schools or with school-age students is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and staff to support students' academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs.
• Participate on MTSS team to identify needs, develop interventions, and monitor progress.
• Provide classroom guidance lessons and support schoolwide social-emotional learning initiatives.
• Offer short-term individual and small-group counseling to build social-emotional and coping skills.
• Assist with crisis intervention as part of the school's crisis response team.
• Maintain records and confidentiality per policy and laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Education

Masters Degree in related field

NH Educator Certification (School Counselor or related)

Experience in school settings

Job description

School Counselor Long-Term Substitute for Maternity Leave JobID: 340

• Position Type: Teachers/ Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 7/17/2026

School Counselor Long-Term Substitute for Maternity Leave

Chester Academy is seeking a long-term substitute school counselor from (Sept-Dec). Located in Chester, NH, Chester Academy is a PreK–8 public school serving approximately 500 students. Our school is known for its strong sense of community, dedicated staff, and commitment to student success.

Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in related field
• School Counselor, School/Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Mental Health Counselor preferred
• Experience working with schools, in school settings, or with school-age students
• NH Educator Certification as a School Counselor (0040), School Social Worker (0049) or Statement of Eligibility

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and other staff to support students' academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs
• Serve as a member of the school's Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) team to identify student needs, develop interventions, and monitor progress
• Provide classroom guidance lessons and support schoolwide social-emotional learning and Tier I mental health initiatives
• Provide short-term individual and small-group counseling to help students develop social-emotional, behavioral, and coping skills
• Participate as a member of the school's crisis response team and assist with crisis intervention as needed
• Maintain appropriate records and student confidentiality in accordance with district policy and applicable state and federal laws
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal

Salary:

Per CEA Contract - $47,710 - $87,525 per year

About Chester Academy:

Chester Academy is a forward thinking, positive school community that embraces continuous growth through collaboration, professional development, and a strong mentor program for new educators and educators new to our district. For more information about Chester Academy and the Chester School District, visit: www.sau82.org.

Postings current as of 10/9/2026 11:11:07 PM CST.