School Counselor | Lynn, Massachusetts

A highly motivated and licensed school counselor is needed for a 6-week leave replacement near Lynn, MA. This is a contract role with a manageable caseload of approximately 14 students, requiring in-person support only—no virtual counseling. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting students' social, emotional, and mental well-being across various capacities within the school setting.

Qualifications:

• Must hold a valid school counselor license
• Previous experience in school settings preferred
• Strong knowledge of social/emotional learning and mental health best practices
• Ability to provide both group and individual counseling services
• Skilled at crisis intervention and conflict mediation
• Experience with classroom-based interventions and delivering lessons on topics such as inclusiveness and managing emotions
• Proficiency in developing and implementing tiered supports, conducting case management, and collaborating with families and outside providers

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver group and individual counseling services and crisis intervention as needed
• Consult with specialized programming and provide classroom lessons supporting social-emotional health
• Mediate conflicts and deliver universal and tiered interventions
• Manage assigned student caseload, maintain communication with families/outside agencies, and support transitions
• Collaborate with school personnel about mental health and social/emotional learning
• Develop student goals for IEPs when applicable, document progress, and complete special education paperwork
• Chair the Instructional Support and 504 processes, lead classroom-based triage, and participate in Safety Care certification
• Assume leadership in implementing PBIS and social/emotional curriculum, attend meetings, and serve on the crisis team

This opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on students’ lives by supporting a positive, inclusive school community. If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated counselor, bring your expertise and compassion to this fulfilling contract role—apply today and help students thrive during this critical support period.

Compensation for this position ranges from $31.00 to $51.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.