College and Career Counselor

College and Career Counselor JobID:

811

Position Type:

High School Teacher/Guidance Counselor Date Posted:

5/4/2026

Location:

Westbrook High School The Westbrook School Department is seeking an Aspirations (College and Career) Counselor at Westbrook High School for the school year 2026-2027 and beyond. Job Description The Aspirations Counselor supports students through the college exploration, application, and enrollment process. This role provides individualized and group advising, helps students identify postsecondary pathways aligned with their academic goals and personal interests, and ensures families are informed about admissions requirements, timelines, and financial aid options. This role emphasizes equity, access, and culturally responsive advising, ensuring that all students—especially first-generation and historically underrepresented students—are supported in identifying and pursuing postsecondary pathways aligned with their goals. About the School Westbrook High School is proud to serve the City of Westbrook. Our learners represent 27 different countries of origin and speak over 15 languages other than English. The needs of individual learners are recognized and met through the work of our exemplary staff and diverse programming. We offer a wide range of extracurricular clubs, activities and athletic teams. Westbrook High School values student voice, welcomes all students, and is committed to helping students realize and achieve their dreams. Our staff endeavors to build positive relationships with students to promote, support, and enhance learning. We collaborate in teams at the freshmen and sophomore levels to provide a social emotional curriculum, assess student data, implement interventions, and talk about best practice. This allows us to prepare students for a more individualized course of study during their junior and senior years. Westbrook High School offers a STEM endorsed diploma and a Visual & Performing Arts endorsed diploma. We also offer programming to prepare students for Westbrook Regional Technical Center and PATHS. Finally, we are proud to prepare students for the Seal of Bi-Literacy through our Multilingual Learner programming and our Modern and Classical Language courses. Westbrook High School has become a springboard for students to join the military, enter the workforce or go onto college through relevant and rigorous coursework and the guidance of our Aspirations Counselor and Student Services Department. About the District Proudly serving one of the most diverse communities in the State in a growing suburb of Portland, Maine's largest city, the Westbrook School Department is dedicated to fostering a representative and inclusive workforce in order to grow as a culturally rich and equity focused district. All voices are heard in our schools. Through our student-centered programs, we meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of all learners and embrace our identity as a whole child district. Our schools serve learners in PK-high school as well as Career and Technical Education and Adult Education. We nurture a collaborative working environment and a culture of continuous growth through supportive leadership, high expectations, and opportunities for professional learning. We also offer competitive pay and generous benefits. Together we fulfill our 

One Promise:

 The best education for all, for life. We invite you to join our team! To Apply Visit the Employment page of our website (www.westbrookschools.org) to be directed to Frontline. All candidates must complete the online application and upload the following documents: resume, transcripts, proof of certification, licensure, and CHRC, and three current letters of reference.

Application deadline:

Until a suitable candidate is found. EOE