Guidance Counselor

Job Title: Guidance Counselor Reports to: Director of Guidance and Transition/Head of High School Status: Full Time (40 hours), exempt Mission and Background: Landmark is a coeducational, multi-campus, approved Massachusetts Chapter 766 Private Day and Boarding school enrolling students in grades 2-12 diagnosed with dyslexia or another language-based learning disability (LBLD). These fall under the broader category of specific learning disabilities (SLD). Landmark’s unique, individualized approach empowers students to reach their academic and social potential. Summary: The role of the Guidance Counselor is to assist students and their families as they research, explore, apply and decide on post-secondary placements. Guidance counselors need to be familiar with the college application process as well as have knowledge of academic support offered at the post-secondary level. It is also important for the guidance counselor to have knowledge of other post-secondary options including two year schools and technical schools. Specific job responsibilities include but are not limited to: Departmental Responsibilities: -Work with a caseload of 30-40 junior and senior students starting in the winter of their junior year and following the students through graduation. -Maintain communication with students, families, academic advisors and Director of Transition and Guidance -Assist in the planning and administration of standardized tests including the SAT and ACT -Assist with planning and participate in occasional weeknight and Saturday School activities as needed such as Career Day, the Post-Secondary Fair, and parent webinars. -Maintain a working knowledge of academic support programs at the post-secondary level as well as build communication with various college/program admissions and support personnel. -Schedule and coordinate on campus college admissions visits Work with Director of Transition and Guidance to develop and coordinate various workshops for underclassmen and review transition curriculum and activities Manage and maintain Transition Google Classrooms for students on caseload High School Program Responsibilities: -Communicate the role, mission and philosophy of the department to teachers, parents and other professionals -Coordinate with departments, teachers and students in facilitating Guidance department directives and initiatives -Maintain communication with students and families regarding workshops and other guidance department initiatives -Attend Diploma Committee meetings -Assist in coordination/support of Prom, Graduation exercises and Post Secondary Fair -Teach 1-2 sections depending on the academic model for 25-26 school year -Student Life Coverage based on years of experience within coverage model for the 25-26 school year Handle other duties as requested Position Requirements/Qualifications: -Master’s Degree -Massachusetts School Counselor License or Moderate Disabilities (5-12) certification preferred -Experience working with high school students with language based learning disabilities, teaching experience a plus. -Working knowledge of the college/post-secondary program application process -Strong written and oral communication skills and a professional manner. -Ability to effectively interface with constituents in a school environment including faculty, staff, students, board members, alumni and parents. Skilled in diplomacy, tact, maturity, discretion and the ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality. -Meticulous organizational, project and time management skills. Must have the ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a highly collaborative atmosphere. To apply: Please submit a cover letter/resume and 3 written references with “Guidance Counselor" as the subject line to the email below. Please submit by March 4, 2025 Landmark School Kelly Scimone (kscimone@landmarkschool.org) Director of Transition and Guidance 412 Hale Street, PO Box 227 Prides Crossing, MA 01965 kscimone@landmarkschool.org Landmark School does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, homelessness, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, disability, sex, or age in treatment or employment at Landmark, admission or access to Landmark, or any other aspect of the educational programs and activities that Landmark operates. Landmark is required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975 and their respective implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Parts 100, 104, 106 and 110, not to discriminate in such a manner. Inquiries concerning the application of each of these statutes and their implementing regulations may be referred to the Human Resources Office at Landmark or the Office for Civil Rights, United States DOE or Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination.