1.0 FTE High School Counselor Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

1.0 FTE High School Counselor
Lexington Public Schools (MA)
Lexington High School – Lexington, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Lexington Public Schools (MA)
Job Details

Job ID:

5205992

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Jun 2, 2025

Starting Date:

Aug 25, 2025
Job Description

Position:

1.0 FTE High School Counselor

FLSA:

Exempt

REPORTS TO

Building Principal and K-12 Director of Counseling

Terms of Employment:

184 day work year. Benefits and salary in accordance with the LEA Unit A collective bargaining agreement.
0.5 FTE Counselor/ 0.5 FTE Section 504 Counselor
August 25, 2025 start date. Unit A 25-26 Salary Range

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Maintain building records and documentation for all students eligible under Section 504 in partnership with the LPS data team.
Ensure building-level implementation of Section 504 procedures including referrals, evaluations, team meetings, and plan development.
Provide parent notices, secure and document consent, and monitor compliance with all legal and district requirements.
Collaborate with staff, families, and service providers to implement accommodations and monitor student progress.
Provide individual and group counseling services addressing academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs.
Assess student need, gather data, and monitor student progress to inform interventions.
Deliver crisis intervention, re-entry, and transition support aligned with district protocols.
Mediate student conflicts and support restorative practices.
Develop and implement school-wide initiatives that promote positive school culture and social-emotional learning.
Assist students with course selection, technical programs, and graduation requirements aligned with their post-secondary goals.
Provide academic advising and career counseling, and support the college application and scholarship process.
Write counselor recommendations and assist with gap year and application processes.
Participate in and contribute to school teams including SST, 504, Special Education, Child Protection, Mental Health, PLCs, and Data Teams.
Uphold ethical and legal responsibilities including mandated reporting, FERPA, and district protocols.
Support diversity, equity, and inclusion through all counseling and 504-related work.
Create and maintain student records, schedules, attendance, RTI interventions, etc. using electronic student information system
Utilize tools such as Google Docs, SCOIR, and ASPEN for planning, communication, and data tracking.
Stay current with developments in school counseling and 504 legislation through ongoing professional learning.
Participate in professional learning to maintain current with counseling practices
Perform other related duties as assigned to support student success and a safe, inclusive school culture.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of 1 year experience in a school-counseling preferred. • MA DESE School Counselor License required; MA DESE School Adjustment Counselor optional. Special Education experience preferred. Clinical Experience preferred.
The ability to work effectively in a team environment and the willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work. Demonstrated success in mediation and relationship building. Candidate must be organized, possess strong communication and writing skills, and be able to multitask in a fast paced environment. Must also possesses the knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes as outlined in the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) School Counselor Competencies that are necessary to plan, organize, implement, and evaluate the comprehensive, developmental, results-based school counseling program that aligns with the ASCA National Model.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands or arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community.
Applicants for employment are considered without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or military status.

Position Type:

Full-Time