School Counselor
We are seeking a full-time School Counselor to join our Student Support Team and provide counseling and social-emotional support at our Mountain View campus.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support students in developing skills related to emotional regulation, self-awareness, self-advocacy, communication, relationships, conflict resolution, and problem-solving.
- Provide individual and small-group counseling.
- Provide consultation and resources to staff to strengthen social-emotional support within the classroom.
- Perform in-person observations of students in classrooms and play areas to assess social-emotional needs and safety risks in real-time.
- Develop and implement actionable intervention plans and goals based on real-time assessments.
- Support students during transitions, challenging situations, and periods of emotional distress.
- Adjust counseling focus and student/class assignments as needed to respond to evolving institutional priorities, changes in student demographics, or the shifting clinical needs of the student body.
- Collaborate with teachers, inclusion specialists, classroom specialists, administrators, and families to support students' social-emotional needs.
- Participate in Student Support Team meetings and contribute to student support plans and progress monitoring.
- Maintain appropriate documentation and confidentiality.
- Follow school policies and procedures related to student safety and mandated reporting.
- Perform professional duties as assigned by the Head of Student Support Team or School Leadership to ensure the comprehensive safety and well-being of the school community.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Degree in School Counseling, School Psychology, Social Work or related field.
- Experience working with children grades 1-12 in an educational setting.
- Experience and/or openness to work with elementary school students.
- Strong understanding of child and adolescent social-emotional development.
- Experience implementing mental health interventions and de-escalation techniques.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- German language skills and experience in a bilingual or international school setting are a plus.
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Reports To: Head of Student Support Team
Location: 310 Easy St. Mountain View, CA 94043 (This is a site-based position requiring consistent physical presence during core school hours).
Pay Scale: $80,000-$110,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.
