School Counselor [SY25-26] bei Malden Public Schools

The MHS Community:

Malden High School is committed to providing all students with a diverse, student-centered, and rigorous curriculum that is adaptable enough to reach all learning styles and needs. We do this through offering a wide variety of academic and enrichment opportunities. As an urban school, it is our great pride that we are among the leaders in Advanced Placement courses in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We have continued to work closely with the BARR Foundation to complete a comprehensive review of academic offerings, instruction, curriculum, student data, and school-wide focus on areas of need. As a result of the data collected, we have focussed on improving the transition from middle school to high school, as well as establishing a vision for MHS and its students as they move through high school and prepare for college and career. We have also continued our work to help us move towards increasing our Student Growth Percentile (SGP) in ELA and Math MCAS.

Malden High School offers a wide variety of enrichment opportunities for students, including division 1 varsity, junior varsity, and freshman level athletics, robust theater, choral, and band programs, and over 70 clubs and organizations. We recognize a need to serve the many new English Language Learners in our population and are regularly examining a variety of programs and methods to better serve them to ensure academic success.

MHS School Counselor 

Position Summary

The MHS School Counselor will implement a comprehensive, data-driven school counseling program aligned with the Massachusetts Model 3.0 Framework. The counselor will use district/school data to develop and deliver customized programming with the goal of having every student graduate college and career ready.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement a standards-based school counseling program aligned with MA Career Development Education (CDE) Benchmarks, CASEL's Social Emotional Learning Competencies, the MASCA Model 3.0 Framework, and ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors for Student Success

• Design and implement comprehensive school counseling curriculum for all students grades 9-12 across Academic/Technical Achievement, Workplace Readiness/Career Planning, and Social Emotional Development domains, which supports students in developing their “My Career and Academic Plan” (MyCAP)

• Provide strategic small group interventions based on data analysis for students requiring additional support
• Monitor and track student progress through targeted interventions using data-driven decision making

• Provide short-term individual counseling to address immediate academic, career, or personal/social concerns
• Collaborate with school personnel to coordinate intensive interventions for high-risk students
• Make appropriate referrals to community-based services when needed

• Use SMART goals and the DESE Cycle of Inquiry for continuous program improvement
• Monitor attendance, behavior, and academic progress for assigned caseload
• Track all MHS and transfer credits alongside MassCore eligibility, ensuring graduation requirements are met
• Analyze school-wide data to identify achievement and opportunity gaps

• Participate in IEP, 504, and Student Support Team meetings as appropriate
• Act as liaison between community stakeholders and MHS
• Support 8th to 9th grade transition programming for assigned caseload
• Work with students and faculty in therapeutic, alternative, and specialized programs as needed
• Collaborate with parents, families, and community members to enhance student success

• Adhere to ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors and Massachusetts Education Law
• Assist MHS Administration and Director of School Counseling with tasks that align with contractual obligations

Qualifications

• Massachusetts DESE license in School Counseling 9-12
• Knowledge of comprehensive school counseling programs and the MA Model 3.0 framework
• Understanding of multi-tiered systems of support and data-driven decision making
• Knowledge of Aspen SIS and Naviance CCLR software preferred

Reports to: Director of School Counseling/Building Principal

Salary: Commensurate with Malden Public Schools' teacher salary schedule

https://www.maldenps.org/district-information/departments/human-resources/current-employment-contracts 

To Apply: Submit letter of interest highlighting qualifications for the position via School Spring.