School Counselor - Long Term Substitute Job ID 1359

About the role

School counselors work 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. School counselors design and deliver school counseling programs that improve student outcomes. Bedford Public Schools are committed to hiring, mentoring, and retaining a diverse staff. We are relentless in our efforts to bolster equity, in both academic and work spaces, by fostering a culture of belonging and ensuring our diverse employees and students have equitable access to the resources and opportunities needed to thrive — personally, professionally, and academically.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling
• Provide post-secondary counseling and academic guidance
• Consult and collaborate with administrators, teachers, staff, families, and community-based providers in support of students' social-emotional needs
• Provide academic advice and career counseling
• Provide student classroom lessons
• Participate in a variety of teams to identify student need and develop appropriate intervention plans, such as Student Support Teams, Section 504, Special Education, etc.
• Assess student needs and monitor progress through observations and data gathering
• Participate in student reentry meetings
• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion for all students and families
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• MA DESE School Counselor license preferred.
• Successful completion of a CORI and national background check (fingerprinting).
• Experience using the ASPEN Student Information System (SIS) platform is recommended but not required.
• Experience in grade 11 post-secondary planning and the course selection process preferred.
• Candidate must be organized, possess strong communication and writing skills, and be able to mult