Dover-Sherborn Middle School is seeking a long-term substitute Guidance Counselor beginning January 4, 2027, to March 18, 2027.
The middle school counselor must be capable of developing positive relationships with all students, while responding to developmental needs and maximizing growth opportunities. The counselor must be flexible, approachable, and collaborative as they balance daily tasks and respond to emergencies. Counselors must demonstrate strong oral, written, and technology-based communication skills and be active in the educational process of each student within their caseloads. It is important for the counselor to relate well to all stakeholders (ie; students, parents/guardians, staff, community members, etc.) and to foster a welcoming atmosphere in the counseling office.
Professional tasks may include responding to: emails, school emergencies, scheduling changes, evening meetings and recommendation applications/letters.
OVERVIEW OF COUNSELOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide short-term counseling, conflict mediation, and problem-solving
- Monitor student progress (academic, personal, career ASCA standards)
- Create program changes in students' schedules and update student records as needed
- Assist students with course selection and their transition between grades
- Facilitate new student groups and special issue groups as needed
- Facilitate classroom and small group informational meetings for such topics as course selection, grade transition, and middle school counseling curriculum
- Communicate and collaborate with parents/guardians and outside providers
- Consult with, and/or refer students/parents to a school adjustment counselor when a student's counseling needs expand beyond the services of the school counselor
- Facilitate counseling meetings with academic teams to monitor student progress and formulate interventions as needed
- Attend Special Education meetings
- Prepare for and facilitate Section 504 meetings on an individual basis
- Host parent evenings providing information on counseling department related topics
- Extensive email communication with parents and staff
- Communications via the bi-weekly newsletter
- Other tasks as deemed necessary by the department and the Director
Long-Term Substitute Coverage Dates: January 4th, 2027 - March 18, 2027
Daily Rate: $190/day
Please submit transcripts, proof of licensure, and three recommendation letters