About the position
Start Date: Immediate hire with an end date of April 30, 2027. This position has the flexibility to be part-time through December 18, 2026, but the candidate must be available full-time and in person from January 4, 2027 through April 30, 2027.
This position is a leave replacement. The counselor is part of a collaborative, team-based structure with a high level of communication and collegiality. Active participation in a faculty culture of continuous learning, professional development, and intellectual growth is expected and supported.
The ideal candidate will:
- have experience and find joy working with high schoolers
- work best in a collegial, collaborative environment
- possess excellent interpersonal skills
- have experience with a diverse array of learners and families
- demonstrate strong communication skills, follow up, and application of organizational systems
In particular, the counselor will:
- provide counseling and crisis intervention to students in high school and facilitate group and individual student meetings
- meet with parents/guardians
- oversee management of social/emotional evaluations and referrals
- serve on the student support and guidance team
- work in coordination with counselors, learning specialists, and outside providers to design and implement interventions
- provide support and guidance to faculty and staff in regards to students when appropriate
- Teach or co-teach courses in health and wellness and peer leadership
- meet regularly with administration
- Participate in weekly Guidance team meetings
Qualifications
Candidates should have prior experience working in a school setting as a mental health provider.
A master's degree (or greater) in counseling, social work, applied psychology, clinical psychology or a related field is required. Licensure is highly desired, but not required.
This position requires familiarity with, or the willingness to be trained in a variety of school based computer platforms. Experience using Google Suite, AugustSchools, or Blackbaud is preferred.
Compensation
This is a full-time faculty position with an expected annualized base salary of $68,000-$155,040 commensurate with education and experience on the faculty salary scale.
To apply, submit a cover letter and resume through our school website.
