School Guidance Counselor (Long Term Substitute)

Newton Public Schools; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton Public Schools in Newton, Massachusetts, seeks a School Guidance Counselor for a maternity leave substitute from Jan 11, 2027 to Apr 13, 2027. The role reports to the Counseling Department Chair and requires a Master’s in school counseling and a DESE license.

The counselor provides individual and group counseling, supports academic and post‑secondary planning, collaborates with staff, and participates in data collection and parent events. Strong communication and tech skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in school counseling is required.
• Appropriate DESE license is required.
• Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use technology effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling support to students.
• Support students with their academic, social/emotional, substance use/abuse, and post-graduate planning needs.
• Work collaboratively with counseling colleagues, teachers, deans, and other administrators.
• Collect, maintain, and present data when applicable.
• Attend and participate in parent night events as needed.
• Consult and collaborate with families and outside agencies to support student needs.
• Facilitate meetings with relevant stakeholders regarding student needs.
• Participate in professional development to remain current with school counseling practices.
• Consistent and on-time attendance is required.
• Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Technology literacy

Education

Master’s Degree in school counseling

Appropriate DESE license

Job description

School Guidance Counselor (Long Term Substitute)

Starting Date: Jan 8, 2027

Job Description

Department: Student Services

FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-exempt): Exempt, Unit A

Reports To: Counseling Department Chair

SUMMARY

The School Guidance Counselor is responsible for meeting the developmental needs of students. The School Guidance Counselor position supports students with many issues, such as social/emotional, substance use/abuse, academic, and post-graduate planning, through the use of counseling, consulting, coordinating, and managing.

This is a long term substitute role for maternity coverage 1/11/27 - 4/13/27.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in school counseling
• Appropriate DESE license
• Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to use technology effectively

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work autonomously and make independent decisions
• Ability to organize tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks
• Recognize& understand students’ individual interests that may translate into a meaningful academic & post-secondary plan
• Good judgment and good problem-solving skills
• Good clinical skills to support substance use/abuse and social/emotional issues

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide individual and group counseling support to students
• Support students with their academic, social/emotional, substance use/abuse, and post-graduate planning needs
• Work collaboratively with counseling colleagues, teachers, deans, and other administrators
• Collect, maintain, and present data when applicable
• Attend and participate in parent night events as needed
• Consult and collaborate with families and outside agencies to support student needs
• Facilitate meetings with relevant stakeholders regarding student needs
• Participate in professional development to remain current with school counseling practices
• Consistent and on-time attendance is required
• Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to operate computer, printer, telephone, copier, facsimile machine, and all other standard office equipment
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Sufficient mobility to navigate within a large or small school building
• Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds

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In compliance with state and federal laws, Newton Public Schools is committed to equity, anti-racism and a nondiscrimination policy for students, employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual’s qualifications and achievements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, homelessness, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.

Location

Newton Public Schools Day Middle School - Newton, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5938149

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Jan 8, 2027

Position Type: Substitute

Job Categories: Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jackie Mann
• Day Middle School
• Email: [e-mail]