Job Title: School Counselor
Reports to: Principal
Location: Lawrence Family Early Ed
Job Type: Full-time, salary
Welcome to Lawrence Public Schools
Lawrence Public Schools is committed to ensuring that ALL students successfully master the content and skills necessary to graduate from high school, college, and/or career ready. We achieve this by providing a standards-based, rigorous instructional program focused on academic achievement and the development of 21st-century skills, accompanied by a comprehensive system of support. These efforts are monitored and assessed regularly to ensure accountability to all stakeholders.
Position Summary:
Lawrence Family Early Ed is seeking exceptional School Counselors to join our team who possess a growth mindset, value collaboration and continuous feedback, are passionate about their content, and have an unwavering belief that all students are capable of meeting rigorous academic expectations
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Take responsibility to be a strong, positive force daily in their classroom-consistently and thoughtfully motivate students to work hard and want to learn
• Design, implement, and collaborate around high-quality shared curricula that incorporate research-based strategies to help students master Massachusetts and Common Core standards
• Motivate students to reach high achievement by setting class-wide and individual goals and providing specific and actionable feedback on their progress
• Build supportive working relationships with fellow teachers, associate teachers, and staff, and provide regular feedback to help develop associate teachers
• Engage in weekly professional development and intensive coaching with administration and colleagues, embracing a growth mindset to actively improve instruction, curriculum, and classroom management
• Wholeheartedly embrace school-wide systems to ensure consistency within the school learning community, including writing practices, annotation strategies, and behavior expectations
• Use the school-wide behavior system to establish strong classroom culture, consistent routines, and high expectations to maximize learning time
• Build trusting relationships with students and families in an advisory setting of up to 14 students, while also supporting students' understanding of Lawrence Family Early Ed's core values: Seeking Justice, Perseverance, Active Living, Reason, and Kindness
• Other responsibilities as needed and assigned by administration
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Strong content knowledge in school counseling
• Ability to develop and deliver engaging, standards-based lessons
• Effective data analysis skills to inform instruction and intervention
• Commitment to equity and culturally responsive teaching
• Classroom management expertise and ability to build a positive learning environment
• Willingness to collaborate and contribute to a team-oriented culture
• Openness to receiving and applying feedback to grow professionally
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with students, families, and colleagues
• Familiarity with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core standards
Qualifications & Requirements:
• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field
• MA DESE Educator Licensure as School Counselor or School Social Worker
• Three to five years of experience preferred
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Must meet all mandated health screening and background check requirements
• Commitment to professional conduct and ongoing skill development
• Ability to connect students and families with appropriate community resources
• Bilingual (Spanish) highly preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lawrence Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for employees and applicants. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Pay Range
• $56,415-$84,063
Non-Discrimination Statement
Lawrence Public Schools is dedicated to maintaining a workplace and learning environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination or participate in investigations.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the required background check and availability of funding.
Position : 387301001
Location : LAWRENCE FAMILY EARLY ED
Posting End : 08/17/2025
Salary: $56,415.00-$84,063.00