High School School Counselor (Social and Emotional) – Greater Boston

Job overview

The High School School Counselor (Social and Emotional) – Greater Boston role is onsite in Lynn, MA, and pays a base salary of $58,000–$88,000 per year. KIPP Massachusetts Public Charter Schools’ mission is to create joyful, identity-affirming schools where students achieve excellent and equitable academic outcomes. The counselor supports students’ emotional, social, academic, and character development, coordinating counseling, referrals, and interventions with families, school staff, and external agencies. The role contributes to student well-being, safety, and progress toward successful school and postsecondary outcomes.

What you'll do

• Manage referrals for social services, partnerships, and special education
• support students with IEPs and provide mandated counseling
• assess student and family needs
• develop partnerships with external agencies and refer families to resources
• consult with Student Response Teams on supports and interventions
• communicate with students, families, and colleagues
• support student social and emotional health
• advise staff on approaches for struggling students
• maintain professional relationships and confidentiality
• participate in professional development, school activities, and support duties.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

school counselor

social and emotional

high school

student counseling

iep support

lynn ma

kipp massachusetts

$58,000–$88,000 salary

school-year calendar

master’s degree required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting describes a $1,000 signing bonus and an annual $2,000 retention bonus in subsequent years, when eligible.

Why this role

Requires an MSW or related master’s degree and licensure through DESE or a Massachusetts allied mental health or social work board. The role follows the school-year calendar and includes a $1,000 signing bonus and an annual $2,000 retention bonus in subsequent years, when eligible.

About the employer

KIPP Massachusetts Public Charter Schools is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.