LTS School Counselor

Shrewsbury Public Schools Posted: October 6, 2025 Closed: When Filled Employment Opportunity: Shrewsbury High School POSITION: Long-Term Substitute School Counselor Available November, 2025 and continuing into early May, 2026 Shrewsbury Public Schools is currently accepting applications for a Long-Term Substitute School Counselor position for Shrewsbury High School. We are interested in candidates who are invested in the achievement, equity, and access of all learners in and beyond the classroom. This position is available from November 2025 through early May 2026. Please read more about the School Counseling Department at https://schools.shrewsburyma.gov/high/schoolcounseling/index Qualified candidates with diverse racial, cultural, religious, class, and/or gender background and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply. Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provide individual and group counseling support regarding social, emotional, academic, and post-secondary planning to students Manage student’s academic schedule and plan towards completing graduation requirements and personal academic abilities Organize the orientation of new students with appropriate academic placement and transition needs Discuss college or career readiness testing with students and parents Assist students in the college application process, including writing letters of recommendation, and providing financial aid information where appropriate Deliver the developmental school counseling curriculum in a classroom setting Assist career ready students to explore and research career possibilities Participate as necessary in the team evaluation process for all assigned students receiving special education services and 504 accommodations Consult and collaborate with students and parents/guardians, and relevant community agencies, to support students facing challenges that impact their academic progress. Other tasks as assigned by the High School Principal or Director of Guidance Qualifications include: Provisional, Initial, or Professional Licensure as a School Counselor or School Guidance Counselor, Grades 5-12, from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Experience and availability to administer standardized testing, including PSAT, SAT, ACT Understands the needs and behaviors of high school students. Demonstrates the values of Shrewsbury Public Schools. Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, official or unofficial copies of undergraduate/graduate transcripts, license # or unofficial copy of license, and three current professional letters of reference, including one from a direct supervisor or evaluator. Please apply via www.schoolspring.com The Shrewsbury Public Schools is an affirmative action employer, ensuring that its programs and facilities are accessible to the public. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, religion, disability, gender identity, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, national origin, homelessness, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status or class protected by state or federal law.