Guidance Counselor - Leominster High School

Leominster Public Schools • Leominster, MA

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About The Position

Leominster Public Schools Leominster High School Guidance Counselor Leominster High School is seeking a School Guidance Counselor for a permanent position starting in February 2026. Leominster High School serves over 1800 students in a growing and diverse community that includes a comprehensive and vocational school.

Requirements

• Masters degree
• Appropriate content/program area and grade level educator license (School Counselor) from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education required.
• Educators who are not yet licensed by MA DESE in the appropriate content/program area and grade level may be eligible for a licensure waiver and are still encouraged to apply.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, to include the ability to work with families and outside agencies.
• Strong planning and collaboration skills.
• Skills in de-escalation strategies, conflict resolution, and behavior management

Nice To Haves

• Experience with diverse student populations preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish or Portuguese preferred

Responsibilities

• Meet regularly with students to provide career and college counseling for students to include scheduling, progress monitoring, and post-high school planning.
• Work closely with the Student Support Team to plan and implement interventions for students.
• Write and manage 504 plans for applicable students on caseload
• Attend and contribute to various team meetings include IEP
• Track graduation requirements for all students on caseload, and adjust student schedules accordingly
• Engage with families and outside agencies as partners around successes, challenges, and problem-solving on behalf of our students.
• Other duties as determined by the school Principal such as awards ceremonies, scholarship reviews, and family information nights.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time