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    Job Type: Full-time

Description

Job Title: Guidance Counselor
Reports to: Director of Guidance and Transition/Head of High School
Status: Full Time (40 hours), exempt

Mission and Background

Landmark is a coeducational, multi-campus, approved Massachusetts Chapter 766 Private Day and Boarding school enrolling students in grades 2-12 diagnosed with dyslexia or another language-based learning disability (LBLD). These fall under the broader category of specific learning disabilities (SLD). Landmark’s unique, individualized approach empowers students to reach their academic and social potential.

Summary

The role of the Guidance Counselor is to assist students and their families as they research, explore, apply, and decide on post-secondary placements. Guidance counselors need to be familiar with the college application process as well as have knowledge of academic support offered at the post-secondary level. It is also important for the guidance counselor to have knowledge of other post-secondary options, including two-year schools and technical schools.

Responsibilities

Specific job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Departmental Responsibilities

  • Work with a caseload of 30-40 junior and senior students starting in the winter of their junior year and following the students through graduation.
  • Maintain communication with students, families, academic advisors, and the Director of Transition and Guidance.
  • Assist in the planning and administration of standardized tests, including the SAT and ACT.
  • Assist with planning and participate in occasional weeknight and Saturday School activities as needed such as Career Day, the Post-Secondary Fair, and parent webinars.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of academic support programs at the post-secondary level as well as build communication with various college/program admissions and support personnel.
  • Schedule and coordinate on-campus college admissions visits.
  • Work with the Director of Transition and Guidance to develop and coordinate various workshops for underclassmen and review transition curriculum and activities.
  • Manage and maintain Transition Google Classrooms for students on caseload.

High School Program Responsibilities

  • Communicate the role, mission, and philosophy of the department to teachers, parents and other professionals.
  • Coordinate with departments, teachers, and students in facilitating Guidance department directives and initiatives.
  • Maintain communication with students and families regarding workshops and other guidance department initiatives.
  • Attend Diploma Committee meetings.
  • Assist in coordination/support of Prom, Graduation exercises, and Post-Secondary Fair.
  • Teach 1-2 sections depending on the academic model for the 25-26 school year.
  • Student Life Coverage based on years of experience within coverage model for the 25-26 school year.
  • Handle other duties as requested

Requirements

  • Master’s Degree
  • Massachusetts School Counselor License or Moderate Disabilities (5-12) certification preferred
  • Experience working with high school students with language-based learning disabilities, teaching experience a plus.
  • Working knowledge of the college/post-secondary program application process
  • Strong written and oral communication skills and a professional manner.
  • Ability to effectively interface with constituents in a school environment, including faculty, staff, students, board members, alumni, and parents. Skilled in diplomacy, tact, maturity, discretion, and the ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality.
  • Meticulous organizational, project, and time management skills. Must have the ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a highly collaborative atmosphere.

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter/resume and the names of three Landmark references using the form below or by emailing [email protected] with “Guidance Counselor" as the subject line.

Deadline: March 4, 2025

Contact:
Landmark School
Kelly Scimone
Director of Transition and Guidance
412 Hale Street, PO Box 227
Prides Crossing, MA 01965
[email protected]

Landmark School does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual
orientation, homelessness, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic
information, disability, sex, or age in treatment or employment at Landmark, admission
or access to Landmark, or any other aspect of the educational programs and activities
that Landmark operates.

Landmark is required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title IX of the Education Amendments of
1972 (Title IX), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975 and their respective
implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Parts 100, 104, 106 and 110, not to discriminate
in such a manner. Inquiries concerning the application of each of these statutes and
their implementing regulations may be referred to the Human Resources Office at
Landmark or the Office for Civil Rights, United States DOE or Massachusetts
Commission Against Discrimination.