School Counselor (2025-26 SY)
School Counselor (2025-26 SY)
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The Weston Public Schools is seeking a School Counselor for Weston High School. This is a full-time position reporting to the Building Principal and the Head of Guidance. The School Counselor will join our cohesive and collaborative guidance and counseling team involved in all aspects of the comprehensive school counseling program with a full caseload in grades 9-12. School counselors work extensively with students parents community resources faculty and administrators. The position applies experience in problem-solving and communications to benefit counseling department operations and curriculum. We are looking for a diverse pool of applicants who are inspired by our mission to educate equip and inspire all students to achieve their full potential and enrich their community.
About the Weston Public SchoolsThe Weston Public Schools enrolls approximately 2000 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The school district includes a high school for grades 9-12 a middle school for grades 6-8 an upper elementary school for grades 4-5 and two lower elementary schools for pre-kindergarten through grade 3. Since 1967 Weston has participated in METCO (Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity) - a voluntary school integration program that places Boston residents in suburban schools. The Weston METCO program enrolls approximately 166 students (K-12).
Key Responsibilities- Embrace the diversity of the Weston Public Schools by fostering an environment of respect and inclusion
- Provide direct support to students and advocating for their social emotional needs; facilitate students development of social-emotional skills and strategies
- Provide leadership in social emotional programming and curricula developed with responsiveness to student needs; develop and teach college/career-focused guidance seminar curriculum and parent/guardian presentations
- Work with students in career and post-secondary planning; write recommendations for private school college employment and other programs; submit applications electronically
- Work with students to develop their academic plans and schedules; assist in implementing the master schedule
- Facilitate communication and coordination with teachers and parents regarding students academic emotional and behavioral programs
- Consult with other counselors regarding the needs of the school students and families.
- Support students with disabilities including: case managing 504 Plans; working closely with special educators regarding students IEPs and educational progress; reviewing testing; updating education plans
- Assist in coordinating standardized testing (PreACT PSAT and AP) and school-based SAT ACT
- Other duties as assigned
- Valid Massachusetts School Counselor licensure (5-12)
- Demonstrated experience working with high school students as a school counselor
- Experience building collaborative relationships with both parents and professionals
- Experience using student information systems Naviance and other widely used programs
- Excellent writing and communication skills
This is a full-time role represented by the Weston Education Association and entitled to the same salary schedule as teachers and other professional staff. Additionally the Weston Public Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package including subsidized health insurance and participation in the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System. Professional growth is ongoing in Weston and supported through multiple opportunities both internally and externally.
Hiring TimelineThis position is for the 2025-26 School Year. Please note that we will carefully review every application but only candidates invited to advance in the hiring process will be contacted.
Employment Type
Full-Time
