School/Guidance Counselor (grades 8 & 9)

Quabbin Regional School District; Barre (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Quabbin Regional School District is seeking a School/Guidance Counselor for grades 8 and 9 at Barre, MA. The role involves implementing a developmental guidance curriculum, coordinating 504 plans, and supporting post-secondary planning.

Certification in Massachusetts 5-12 is required, with middle school experience preferred. Starting salary is listed, and collaboration with families, teachers, and administrators is essential.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary School Counselor 5-12 certification required.
• Middle School experience preferred.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implementation of developmental guidance curriculum
• Oversee 504s
• Write education proficiency plans
• Attend special education team meetings
• Advocate for students
• Schedule students
• Development of 4 year education plans and post-secondary planning
• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, administrators, and students
• Network with outside service providers
• Coordinate care with school adjustment counselors
• Help to facilitate all aspects of a comprehensive guidance program

Skills

Counseling

Student support

Collaboration

Education

Master degree preferred

5-12 Certification

Job description

School/Guidance Counselor (grades 8 & 9)

Quabbin Regional School District Quabbin Regional High School - Barre, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Quabbin Regional Middle School - Barre, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5895157

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 20, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor

Job Description

• implementation of developmental guidance curriculum
• oversee 504s
• write education proficiency plans
• attend special education team meetings
• advocate for students
• schedule students
• development of 4 year education plans and post-secondary planning
• work collaboratively with teachers, parents, administrators, and students
• network with outside service providers
• coordinate care with school adjustment counselors
• help to facilitate all aspects of a comprehensive guidance program

Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary School Counselor 5-12 certification required.

Middle School experience preferred

Starting Salary - $60,832.80

Welcome to Quabbin Regional High School, Quabbin Regional Middle School

The 250,000 sq. ft middle/high school is located on 109 acres. There are carefully groomed athletic facilities and a well maintained enviro. science research area which includes a pond, a greenhouse, an observatory, and many areas for outdoor eco. study. Our facilities are also appropriate for the demands of the 21st century. We are currently in the process of implementing a district-wide tech plan that will ensure our students and teachers have access to the latest in computer technology., The Quabbin Regional School District serves five central Massachusetts communities: Barre, Hardwick, Hubbardston, New Braintree, and Oakham. The district was formed as a regional district servicing grades 7-12 in 1965. It was later expanded by vote of all five towns to take jurisdiction of all school age children in grades K-12 effective July 1, 1985.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Quabbin Regional School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Abigail Rigney , Principal
• 872 South Street
• Barre, Massachusetts 01005
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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