Student Development Counselor (Long-Term Substitute) (SY25-26)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

About The Position

THIS IS A LONG-TERM SUB POSITION that is expected to start on 02/23/2026 and end on 06/16/2026. Please note that all substitute teachers are hired as per diem subs, even when placed in long-term assignments. All substitutes begin at the per diem rate of pay. For further information about becoming a BPS sub, please refer to our website (https://www.bostonpublicschools.org/old-homepage2/careers1/sub-central). The Student Development Counselor will be a highly visible position within the school. This individual will work closely with students, family, faculty, and community partners to support students in their personal and academic development. The SDC will assist students to recognize their aptitudes, needs, interests, and capabilities when making personal life decisions, career, and educational or post-high school plans. The SDC will assist in the creation of electronic student portfolios that will store student work throughout their time at the school.

Requirements

MA DESE Licensure as a School Guidance Counselor at the appropriate level.
Three years experience working with educational, social service, and/or mental health agencies.
Master's Degree in education, counseling, or other related field.
Ability to meet the BPS Standards of Effective Practice as outlined above.
A demonstrated strong background in college admissions processes.
An in-depth understanding of the small schools initiative.
Commitment to the learning of urban students.
Demonstrated writing ability.
Broad professional involvement (e.g., professional membership, conference attendance, workshop presentations, etc.).
Experience with database management.
Experience working with English Language Learners and immigrant families.
Experience working with small and large groups.
Experience working with students and families in an urban setting.
Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and oral communication skills, and the integrity to look reflectively and critically at student engagement and overall student success.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of working with immigrant communities, along with urban education exposure.
Experience implementing in-service programs for staff, students and parents.
Experience with generic counseling model.
Experience with the standard guidance counseling model.
Training in Critical Incident Stress Management.
BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity.
BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.

Responsibilities

Coordinate Student Advisory Team
Facilitate and track student assessment referrals and counseling
Co-create and monitor student goals, providing outlines and opportunities for further enrichment to reach the greatest potential.
Coordinate and conduct student orientation, socialization, and culture-building activities, participation, and collaboration with parents, community-based organizations, and business partners.
Establish strong commitment and collaboration with parents to ensure student success.
Coordinate ongoing strategies and activities to assist students with high-stakes tests that includes after-school MCAS/PARCC preparation, coordination, with HERC and academic support services, SAT preparation (registration and preparation).
Assist students with research and selection of educational or career planning initiatives, college application processes, college visits, and exhibitions.
Meet regularly with each student and parent to monitor academic progress.
Coordinate new student scheduling, orientation, and acclimation to small school environment.
Manage and facilitate all standardized testing and assessment.
Create, monitor, and update the electronic portfolio system.
Evaluate and report on performance (individual and school-wide).
Support parent and community liaison.
Facilitate student counseling services (individual and group).
Coordinate all external resource alignment and coordination.
Works collaboratively with College and Career Center Staff to create opportunities for students.
Reviews and assists in the oversight and implementation of ISSP's within their caseload.