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Date Posted: Jun 25, 2026
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    Location Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Apply Before: Sep 23, 2026
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Job Description

Overview

Match Education is seeking a full-time High School Counselor to support their diverse student population in Boston. The counselor will collaborate with teachers and staff to provide direct counseling services and contribute to a culturally competent and inclusive educational environment.

Key responsibilities

  • Provide individual and group counseling using evidence-based modalities
  • Conduct safety and risk assessments, referrals, and follow-up during crises
  • Offer case management and care coordination for students and families
  • Participate in IEP meetings and provide verbal/written progress updates
  • Develop IEP goals and benchmarks; collect and analyze data
  • Collaborate with teams to determine levels of care
  • Partner with teachers on classroom-based mental health strategies
  • Implement preventative mental health and wellness programming
  • Maintain a trauma-sensitive, strengths-based, culturally responsive approach
  • Uphold high expectations and provide strong relational support
  • Engage in coaching and professional development
  • Support school programming during non-instructional time
  • Contribute positively to the Match school community

Required skills

  • Two or more years of school-based social work experience (strongly preferred)
  • Masters degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling and an LCSW/LICSW or LMHC (or eligibility within one year)
  • Ability to speak Spanish fluently (strongly preferred)
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and group facilitation skills
  • Extensive clinical assessment and case management experience
  • Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams
  • Deep understanding of how race, gender, and culture shape student experiences
  • Demonstrated cultural competence, empathy, and ability to build trusting relationships with diverse students and familie
  • Strong knowledge of Boston-area mental health, social service, and community resources
  • Belief that all students can succeed
  • Commitment to continuous learning and openness to feedback

What the company offers

  • Salary range of $67,812-104,899 based on prior experience
  • 90% coverage of employee health insurance costs
  • Up to $150/month in loan repayment assistance

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Company Overview

Match Education
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
24 Current Jobs Openings

Match Education operates a high-performing charter public school in Boston. They focus on preparing students for success in college and careers, with a mission dedicated to supporting multilingual learners and first-generation college students. The o... Read More

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