Career Counselor

Career Counselor Milford Public Schools Milford High School - Milford, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5729918

Application Deadline:

May 31, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 24, 2026 Job Description

Position:

Career Counselor

Location:

Milford High School

Schedule:

2026-2027 School Year

Salary:

Per Teachers' Contract

To Start:

August 24, 2026 + New Faculty Orientation on August 18-19, 2026

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in School Counseling or a related field required
• Massachusetts licensure as a School Counselor or Vocational Technical Coordinator required
• At least three years of successful counseling, teaching, or leadership at the high school level
• Experience in career development, high school counseling, or workforce coordination
• Familiarity with MyCAP implementation
• Strong knowledge of career development, college admissions, workforce development, and post-secondary transition planning
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, presentation, and written/oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and coordinate large-scale events
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with students, staff, families, and community partners
• Bilingual skills in Spanish and/or Portuguese, highly desirable

Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized career pathway planning and counseling for students
• Assist students with job and internship searches, resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, and employment readiness
• Design and deliver workshops, classroom lessons, and events related to post-secondary planning (e.g., resume workshops, financial aid sessions, career exploration)
• Manage internships and work-based learning programs, including screening, placement support, employer communication, and progress monitoring
• Maintain and expand employer partnerships with local businesses, trade organizations, and workforce development agencies (e.g., MassHire, YouthWorks)
• Plan, organize, and supervise major career-readiness events, including annual job fairs and visits to employer-partners
• Support Career Development Education (CDE), MyCAP, and career pathway initiatives aligned with DESE and MEFA Pathways frameworks
• Collaborate with school counselors, special education staff, the transition coordinator, and administrators to integrate career development into schoolwide practice
• Provide professional development to school counseling staff on career planning topics
• Communicate with caregivers and community stakeholders regarding students' post-secondary readiness
• Perform any other duties as designated by the administrator

Position Type:

Full-time