Long Term Substitute Guidance Couselor

Dover, Sherborn and Dover Sherborn School Districts

Dover Sherborn Middle School

• Dover, Massachusetts Job Details
  

Job ID:

5948609

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Oct 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Jan 4, 2027

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.

Professional tasks may include responding to: emails, school emergencies, scheduling changes, evening meetings and recommendation applications/letters.

OVERVIEW OF COUNSELOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide short-term counseling, conflict mediation, and problem-solving
• Monitor student progress (academic, personal, career ASCA standards)
• Create program changes in students' schedules and update student records as needed
• Assist students with course selection and their transition between grades
• Facilitate new student groups and special issue groups as needed
• Facilitate classroom and small group informational meetings for such topics as course selection, grade transition, and middle school counseling curriculum
• Communicate and collaborate with parents/guardians and outside providers
• 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
• Facilitate counseling meetings with academic teams to monitor student progress and formulate interventions as needed
• Attend Special Education meetings
• Prepare for and facilitate Section 504 meetings on an individual basis
• Host parent evenings providing information on counseling department related topics
• Extensive email communication with parents and staff
• Communications via the bi-weekly newsletter
• 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

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

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.

Position Type:

Full-time

Salary:

$190 to $190 Per Day