School Counselor Long-Term Substitute

North Reading High School is seeking a School Counselor Long-Term Substitute. This assignment is tentatively from May 11, 2026 through June 24, 2026 (end of the 2025-2026 school year). North Reading Public Schools is actively looking to build a diverse workforce to ensure all students feel welcome, safe, and valued for who they are and supported to reach their potential.

Essential duties

• Provide personal, educational, and career counseling through group and individual meetings
• Assist each student in the development of an appropriate academic program
• Monitor the progress and growth of all assigned students
• Assist assigned students with all aspects of the post-secondary planning process
• Support the implementation of the department's developmental programming and other responsibilities of the department
• Register and support the orientation of new students
• Manage 504 accommodation plans for assigned students
• Other duties as assigned by the Coordinator of School Counseling Services, High School Principal, or Designee

Requirements

• Master's Degree in a related field
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license in Professional Support Personnel, School Guidance Counselor, grades 5-12
• At least one (1) year of related experience preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills Proficiency with technology, including Microsoft products, Naviance, Google applications, and other related educational platforms
• Knowledge of current trends in education and counseling
• Knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to education
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in the support of student, school, and district goals
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

The North Reading Public Schools (NRPS) provides a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where students develop both their social-emotional and academic skills and abilities through an exploration of a wide range of content areas, the arts, athletics, and extra-curricular opportunities. With a dedication to excellence, service, and life-long learning our students will engage collaboratively, think critically, embrace diversity, and value equity in order to become productive global citizens.

NRPS is actively looking to build a diverse workforce to ensure all students feel welcome, safe, and valued for who they are and supported to reach their potential. Candidates with different perspectives and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply to grow our school community and help students feel personally connected to their learning experiences and feel represented inside and outside of the classroom ensuring a sense of belonging.

North Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin age, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, or sexual orientation, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the District's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Page 2 of 2 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact the Human Resources Administrator.