Full Job Description
Upper School Counselor
Leave Replacement
Full time
Late August through November 2026
Position: Upper School Counselor, Leave Replacement
Reports to: Upper School Division Head
FLSA: Exempt, full-time
Salary Range: Prorated, based on an annualized salary of $67,500 - $100,000 commensurate with education and experience
The US Counselor works with the upper school administrative team in ensuring that the Goals and Criteria of CSH are integrated into the upper school program for the education of the whole child and her physical, intellectual, social and emotional well-being. The US Counselor reports directly to the division head.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Developing, teaching and evaluating a Life Skills program for 9th and 10th grade students
- Developing and supervising a Peer Support program
- Educating and supporting faculty in an awareness of the social and emotional needs of high school students
- Developing and overseeing a parent education program for the Upper School
- Liaising with the College Counseling Office and US administration about a health program for 11th and 12th grades
- Maintains a referral database of mental health service providers and programs
- Meets with all constituents of the school regarding student issues
- Attends grade-level meetings as well as parent meetings
- Regularly attends professional development workshops
- Chaperoning school events
Requirements:
- MSW or PhD
- Previous experience working in an independent high school