What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School School Counselor [Needham High School] (SY25-26) position at Needham High School?
Needham Public Schools is an inclusive, dynamic, and multicultural community seeking an energetic, skilled, and warm School Counselor to join our team. To enhance our goals of supporting every child, Needham Public Schools seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
About Needham Public Schools (NPS): NPS has a deep commitment to the success of our diverse students and families and to the professional accomplishments of its educators. Needham devotes itself to cultural proficiency, equity, and community collaboration to fulfill the vision of the Portrait of a Needham Graduate. This METCO district comprises 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 nationally-ranked high school serving approximately 5,500 students. NPS is committed to addressing equity in the district by focusing on improving academic performance for historically marginalized students and ensuring our schools are safe for every child and free of bias, bullying, and hurtful acts that demean and diminish. Read more about our equity work here.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide academic advising and social-emotional support to students grades 9 to 12.
- Provide post-secondary guidance to 11th and 12th-grade students, write college letters of recommendations for 12th graders on your caseload and provide guidance to student's parents and high school staff throughout the post-secondary process.
- Effectively manage a caseload of students grades 9th to 12 providing a range of counseling services and academic support.
- Works with students who are struggling with emotional, developmental, and social issues
- Provides individual and group counseling in school through for students in need of all levels of emotional support (short-term and long-term)
- Provides leadership in this school regarding the Social Emotional Learning of students.
- Provides ongoing consultation to school staff and parents
- Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling Field.
- Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license as a School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor or School Counselor
Selection Procedure:
All resumes will be screened and selected candidates will participate in a thorough interview process. Applications will be considered only when a cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation, license, and transcripts have been attached to your online application.
Compensation and Benefits:
Please review the Unit A Contract and this page to learn more about employee compensation and benefits.
The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, active military/veteran status, ancestry, genetic information, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, and other administered programs and activities. In addition, students who are homeless or of limited English-speaking ability are protected from discrimination in accessing the course of study and other opportunities available through the schools.
Needham Public Schools has a strong commitment to equity. Candidates who also have a strong commitment to this work are encouraged to apply. For more information on our equity work please visit our equity website.
All positions are subject to the approval of the 2025-2026 Needham Public School budget by the Town of Needham.
