Guidance Counselor - Temporary

About the Employer

Responsibilities

• Respond to: emails, school emergencies, scheduling changes, evening meetings and recommendation applications/letters.

Job Description

Dover-Sherborn Middle School is seeking a long-term substitute guidance counselor beginning January 4, 2027, to March 18, 2027. The middle school counselor must be capable of developing positive relationships with all students, while responding to developmental needs and maximizing growth opportunities. The counselor must be flexible, approachable, and collaborative as they balance daily tasks and respond to emergencies. Counselors must demonstrate strong oral, written, and technology-based communication skills and be active in the educational process of each student within their caseloads. It is important for the counselor to relate well to all stakeholders (ie; students, parents/guardians, staff, community members, etc.) and to foster a welcoming atmosphere in the counseling office.

Short-Term Counseling

• Provide short-term counseling, conflict mediation, and problem-solving

Monitoring Student Progress

• Monitor student progress (academic, personal, career asca standards)

Program Changes

• Create program changes in students’ schedules and update student records as needed

Course Selection and Grade Transition

• Assist students with course selection and their transition between grades

New Student Groups and Special Issue Groups

• Facilitate new student groups and special issue groups as needed

Classroom and Small Group Meetings

• Facilitate classroom and small group informational meetings for such topics as course selection, grade transition, and middle school counseling curriculum

Communication with Parents/Guardians and Outside Providers

• Communicate and collaborate with parents/guardians and outside providers

Referral to School Adjustment Counselor

• Consult with, and/or refer students/parents to a school adjustment counselor when a student’s counseling needs expand beyond the services of the school counselor

Academic Teams and Progress Meetings

• Facilitate counseling meetings with academic teams to monitor student progress and formulate interventions as needed
• Attend special education meetings

Section 504 Meetings

• Prepare for and facilitate section 504 meetings on an individual basis

Parent Evenings

• Host parent evenings providing information on counseling department related topics

Extensive Email Communication

• Extensive email communication with parents and staff
• Communications via the bi-weekly newsletter

Other Tasks

• Other tasks as deemed necessary by the department and the director

Long-Term Substitute Coverage Dates

January 4th, 2027 - March 18, 2027

Daily Rate

$190/day

Application Requirements

Please submit transcripts, proof of licensure, and three recommendation letters.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

Our district is committed to strengthening opportunities for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our educators are working together to improve understanding and deepen practices to actively foster racial literacy and cultural competency. Candidates who bring diverse perspectives and who have skills and experience to strengthen our district’s DEI work are strongly encouraged to apply.