School Counselor
School Counselor
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05-04-2025
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05-04-2025
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School CounselorWestford AcademyOverview:School counselors have an impact on the lives of high school students by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program and collaborating with school staff families and the community to create a safe and respectful environment where students can learn and succeed in all aspects of their life. Counselors promote academic career and social/emotional development so students can realize their full potential and become productive and contributing members of society. Westford Academys counseling department includes 7 school counselors and 2 school adjustment counselors. The counselors are compassionate and care about the overall wellbeing of their students. The counseling department provides a comprehensive developmentally appropriate counseling curriculum and is wellknown for their exceptional schooltocareers program. Counselors help students apply academic achievement strategies manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills and plan for postsecondary options (higher education military work force).Strong candidates will demonstrate:* Desire and ability to work with students at the specified age level with diverse backgrounds and levels of ability toward accomplishing their educational goals* Empathy and sensitivity to others needs* The ability to be highly organized yet also flexible and adaptable* Strong interpersonal skills * Be able to recognize when and what type of intervention is needed * A growth mindset* Strong written verbal and presentation skills* Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with students parents school administrators and other staff including the ability to discuss topics which may be sensitive* Creativity enthusiasm and dedicationSchool Counselor Job Responsibilities:* Delivers a school counseling curriculum to students assessing student abilities interests and achievement to help them make decisions about their future* Provides brief counseling to address social and emotional concerns and appropriately refers students to health specialists* Recognize and respond to student mental health needs and to assist students and families seeking resources* Share strategies supporting student achievement and success with parents/caregivers teachers other educators and community organizations* Lead advocate and collaborate to promote equity and access for all students * Academic advising and postsecondary planning* Orientation coordination and academic advising for new students* Interpreting student records* Advocating for students at individual education plan meetings and other studentfocused meetings* Makes an effort to know every student for whom they are responsible* Provides individual student planning and responsive services to support students and their families regarding academic matters.* Offers workshops/seminars for parents/caregivers* If hired this counselor may also be responsible for the coplanning and implementation of the advisory program exchange student liaison counselor representative to NHS scholarship coordinator etc. * High school experience preferredEducation Experience and Licensing Requirements:* Masters degree in School Counseling and Massachusetts School Counselor Licensure are required.* Fulfill continuing education requirements* Uphold ASCA ethical and professional standardsContact Information:Lauren Clark Director of School Counseling30 Patten RoadWestford Massachusetts
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