Long Term Substitute School Counselor SY25-26

Needham, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

School Counselor (9-12) needed June 1 2026-June 24 2026 (anticipated last day) to covera leave. Opportunity to extend until November 30 2026.

Needham Public Schools is an inclusive dynamic and multicultural community seeking an
energetic skilled and warm School Counselor to join our team at the Needham High School
School. To enhance our goals of supporting every child Needham Public Schools seeks
candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

About Needham Public Schools (NPS):NPS has a deep commitment to the success of our diverse students and families and to the professional accomplishments of its educators. Needham devotes itself to cultural proficiency equity and community collaboration to fulfill the vision of thePortrait of a Needham Graduate. This METCO district comprises 5 elementary schools 2 middle schools and 1 nationally-ranked high school serving approximately 5500 students. NPS is committed to addressing equity in the district by focusing on improving academic performance for historically marginalized students and ensuring our schools are safe for every child and free of bias bullying and hurtful acts that demean and diminish. Read more about our equity work here.

Job Responsibilities:

The essential functions or duties listed below are
representative examples and may not be exhaustive. Other duties may be assigned.
Direct Service
Provides counseling in school for students in need of all levels of
emotional support (short-term and long-term) while maintaining appropriate
confidentiality. Provide academic and psot-secondary planning
Communicate and collaborate proactively with parents administrators teachers support
staff and other mental health providers as necessary regarding student social
emotional mental health and educational needs.
Consult with staff including coaching and professional development on
social/emotional/behavioral needs and interventions with students.
Participate in several teams and programs to identify student needs and develop
appropriate intervention plans such as Student Support Teams Section 504 Special
Education etc.
Develop and implement school-wide counseling initiatives and curriculum to build school
culture and support social-emotional well-being and learning.
Adhere to all ethical and professional standards including those of a mandated reporter
Use technology and computer-based student information systems to create and manage
student records schedules attendance applications etc...
Manage Section 504 for students on counselor caseload.
Responsible for case management with collateral contacts and partnering with community
and state agencies.
Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities
curriculum development meetings and other professional opportunities.

Qualifications:

Masters Degree in School Counseling or a related field
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary license (must either hold or be
engaged in a process to earn) School Counselor DESE license

Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates must have strong interpersonal skills and organization possess strong

communication and writing skills and be able to manage several responsibilities in a fast-
paced environment.

Commit to the creation and sustainability of an inclusive equitable learning environment
for all students and faculty regardless of race color religion creed sex age national
origin sexual orientation or gender identity and expression.
Strong clinical skills
Experience working in a school setting.
Experience delivering special education services

Compensation:

Compensation for substitutes is based on the duration of the coverage:$22.40/hr -$43.23/hr

Reports To: Director of School Counseling and School Principal

The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion disability age active military/veteran status ancestry genetic information or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies employment policies and other administered programs and addition students who are homeless or of limited English-speaking ability are protected from discrimination in accessing the course of study and other opportunities available through the schools.

Needham Public Schools has a strong commitment to equity. Candidates who also have a strong commitment to this work are encouraged to apply. For more information on our equity work please visit ourequity website.

School Counselor (9-12) needed June 1 2026-June 24 2026 (anticipated last day) to covera leave. Opportunity to extend until November 30 2026.Needham Public Schools is an inclusive dynamic and multicultural community seeking anenergetic skilled and warm School Counselor to join our team at the Needha...