What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Counselor - Grades 9-12 position at Sandwich Middle High School?
The Sandwich Public Schools is searching for a School Counselor - Grades 9-12 for the 2026-2027 school year at our Sandwich Middle High School. The School Counselor will report to the Principal.
A school counselor works to maximize student success, promoting access and equity for all students. As vital members of the school leadership team, school counselors create a school culture of success for all.
As a school counselor, you will help all students:
* Apply academic achievement strategies.
* Manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills.
* Plan for postsecondary options (higher education, military, workforce).
Active duties include, but are not limited to:
* Individual student academic planning and goal setting.
* School counseling classroom lessons based on student success standards.
* Short-term counseling to students.
* Referrals for long-term support.
* Collaboration with families/teachers/administrators/community for student success.
* Advocacy for students at individual education plan meetings and other student-focused meetings.
* Data analysis to identify student issues, needs, and challenges.
* Acting as a systems change agent to improve equity and access, achievement, and opportunities for all students.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited institution.
- Valid DESE license as a School Counselor required.
- Hold a valid Massachusetts SEI Endorsement OR Grade-level appropriate ESL License.
- Must have experience and passion for working with students.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Plus the ability and initiative to work independently and collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team including school educators, specialists, administrators, family and community partners and possess strong counseling/clinical skills and a passion for continued learning and professional development.
COMPENSATION: Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement located on the Sandwich website.
Sandwich Public Schools does not exclude from participation, deny the benefits of SPS from or otherwise discriminate against, individuals on the basis of race*, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, or any other category protected by state or federal law in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities.