School Counselor (SY26-27, Middle School)

Veritas Preparatory Charter School • Springfield, MA

2d • $58,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Veritas Prep Charter School is seeking a mission-driven School Counselor who is committed to ensuring that every student has the academic, social-emotional, and community supports necessary to succeed in school and beyond. The School Counselor develops and implements a comprehensive, data-driven school counseling program.
The School Counselor works collaboratively with students, families, and staff to provide equitable access to academic, career, and social-emotional learning supports. Through direct counseling services, collaboration with educators, and engagement with families and community partners, the counselor promotes student success, well-being, and college and career readiness for all students.

Requirements

• Demonstrates an unwavering belief that all students can meet and exceed grade-level academic standards.
• Exhibits a commitment to continuous professional growth and reflective practice as an educator.
• Builds and sustains positive, collaborative, and effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Communicates clearly and effectively in both oral and written contexts.
• Maintains consistent, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Massachusetts DESE Elementary Licensure Preferred, or eligibility to achieve Highly Qualified status within one year of employment, demonstrated by:
• a passing score on the Communications and Literacy Skills (Reading and Writing) MTEL, and
• a social worker license in the state of Massachusetts such as LICSW, or equivalent
• Authorized to work in the United States, with valid work authorization in place by the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with the Massachusetts Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs and district priorities.
• Promote equitable access to opportunities for all students and advocate for practices that help close opportunity and achievement gaps.
• Use student data to identify needs and inform program goals, interventions, and supports.
• Develop annual counseling program goals aligned with school improvement priorities.
• Maintain accurate records and manage student caseloads in accordance with legal and ethical guidelines.
• Coordinate counseling services in collaboration with administrators, teachers, and support staff.
• Provide direct counseling services to students through classroom lessons, small groups, and individual counseling.
• Deliver counseling curriculum focused on social-emotional learning, academic planning, and career readiness.
• Provide short-term individual and small-group counseling aligned with MTSS Tier 2 interventions and support services related to IEP and 504 plans as appropriate.
• Partner with teachers, families, and school leaders to address student needs and support student growth.
• Participate in student support teams and crisis response teams.
• Connect students and families with community resources and mental health supports to promote student well-being and success.
• Use outcome data to assess the effectiveness of counseling programs and interventions. Conduct needs assessments and maintain documentation to support ongoing program improvement.
• Ensure that counseling practices remain proactive, equitable, and aligned with school goals.

Benefits

• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance Plans
• Paid Family/Medical Leave Insurance (private and meets state requirements)
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance (100% employer paid)
• Enrollment in Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System (teacher pension program)
• Employee Assistance Program (100% employer paid)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and more...

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level