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High School Guidance Counselor

Weston Public Schools

Weston High School - Weston, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5914707

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

School Guidance Counselor 9-12

Full-time guidance counselor: Member of a cohesive and collaborative guidance team, involved in all aspects of the comprehensive guidance program with a full caseload in grades 9-12. The position applies experience in problem-solving and communications to benefit department operations and curriculum.

The job includes:

• Counseling students individually in personal/social, academic and career/college realms
  
• Working with students in career and post-secondary planning; writing recommendations for private school, college, employment and other programs; submitting applications electronically
  
• Developing and teaching guidance seminar curriculum and parent presentations
  
• Working with students to develop their academic schedules
  
• Consulting with teachers and parents regarding students' academic, emotional and behavioral programs
  
• Working closely with special educators regarding students' IEPs and educational progress; reviewing testing; updating education plans; managing 504s
  
• Assisting in coordinating practice ACT, PSAT, and AP
  Successful candidates will have:
  
• Valid or pending Massachusetts DESE Guidance licensure
  
• Experience working with high school students as a guidance counselor
  
• Experience building collaborative relationships with both parents and professionals
  
• Experience using Naviance and student information systems
  
• Excellent writing and communication skills
  Compensation and Benefits
  This is a school-year role (184 days over a full school year), represented by the Weston Education Association, and entitled to the same salary schedule as teachers and other professional staff.

Additionally, the Weston Public Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package, including subsidized health insurance and participation in the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System. Professional growth is ongoing in Weston and supported through multiple opportunities, both internally and externally.

Hiring Timeline

This position is for the 2026-27 school year. The review of applications will begin immediately, but please note that only candidates invited to advance in the hiring process will be contacted.

Position Type:

Full-time