Guidance Counselor/ Tantasqua Regional Jr. High School

Guidance Counselor/ Tantasqua Regional Jr. High School Tantasqua Regional School District and School Union 61 Tantasqua Junior High School - Fiskdale, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5681560

Application Deadline:

May 30, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 31, 2026 Job Description Notice of Vacancy

TANTASQUA REGIONAL JR HIGH SCHOOL

Guidance Counselor 2026-2027

Start Date:

August 31, 2026

REPORTS TO:

Principal

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides direct support services to individual students, small groups, and classrooms. Serves as the school's liaison for all guidance services, helping to coordinate programs and services in the best interest of students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• counsels' students on an individual and group basis
• assists students by preparing them academically, socially and emotionally for their role in society
• assists students to develop the ability to make healthy decisions regarding personal, social, and academic choices
• assists students with course selection and scheduling
• monitors student progress
• identifies pre-referral interventions for students
• assists in the development of 504 plans, as needed
• maintains student records and protects their confidentiality
• completes guidance assessments
• assists in the development of Individual Student Success Plans
• participates in student evaluations and annual team meetings, attending teacher team meetings, as requested
• promotes communication with and serves as a liaison for students, parents/guardians, staff and outside support services
• collaborates with outside professional agencies and community resources
• makes referrals for personal and educational support
• files mandated reports
• educates and promotes compliance with the anti-harassment policy
• meets with building principal and staff to interpret test results from MCAS and other school assessments
• works collaboratively with building administrators, regular and special education personnel for the purpose of servicing students' needs
• attends selected school functions as well as department meetings, as requested
• performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• Appropriate Massachusetts Department of Education certification
• Approved CORI and Fingerprinting results

SALARY RANGE

$57,005 - $60,304.00 Greg Sturges, Principal Tantasqua Regional Jr. High School 320 Brookfield Rd. Fiskdale, MA 01518 sturgesg@tantasqua.org

POSTED:

4-30-26APPLICATION

DEADLINE

05-30-26 Tantasqua/Union 61 School Districts are committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Position Type:

Full-time