Guidance Counselor - Chestnut Street Academy 2026-2027

The Amherst Public School District is seeking a part-time (60%) highly qualified candidate for the position of Guidance Counselor for Chestnut Street Academy. Chestnut Street Academy approximate population is 140 sixth (6th) grade students.

A successful candidate will be enthusiastic, committed to education, and willingly collaborate to meet diverse student needs.

The counselor will have the following roles and responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Provide group and individual counseling services
• Design and deliver tiered supports and interventions
• Meet regularly with grade-level teams
• Tier 1 & 2 interventions
• Ongoing development and implementation of school-wide bullying prevention and intervention
• Provide classroom-based support and interventions to students
• Deliver classroom-based lessons to promote a positive school and class climate
• Collaborate and consult with school personnel on topics related to social/emotional learning and mental health issues
• Work with the Assistant Principal / Principal as part of the school leadership team
• Provide crisis intervention when needed
• Collect and analyze data from the district's programs

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assume responsibility role for the Behavioral Health Team (CST)
• Participate in the School Climate/PBIS Team
• Active engagement in school climate/equity work
• Attend scheduled staff meetings
• Assume any additional responsibilities as directed by the Assistant Principal/Principal
• Attend district-wide mental health team meetings and trainings
• Self-harm and threat assessment screenings, as indicated
• Participate in ongoing classroom meetings to address the climate and classroom issues
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree or above in Guidance or School Counseling.
• Background working with children with social, emotional and behavior needs
• MA ESE School Adjustment Counselor, Guidance Counselor, or School Psychologist certification or eligible for one year waiver
• Bilingual and multicultural candidates are encouraged to apply