Sandwich Middle High School seeks qualified applicants to fill two positions of Long Term Substitute School Guidance Counselors for grades 9-12 from end of September through the beginning of January 2025.

A school counselor works to maximize student success, promoting access and equity for all students. As vital members of the school leadership team, school counselors create a school culture of success for all.

As a school counselor, you will help all students:

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  Apply academic achievement strategies
• Manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills
• Plan for postsecondary options (higher education, military, workforce)

Active duties include, but are not limited to:

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  Individual student academic planning and goal setting
• School counseling classroom lessons based on student success standards
• Short-term counseling to students
• Referrals for long-term support
• Collaboration with families/teachers/administrators/community for student success
• Advocacy for students at individual education plan meetings and other student-focused meetings
• Data analysis to identify student issues, needs, and challenges
• Acting as a systems change agent to improve equity and access, achievement, and opportunities for all students