School Counselor

School Counselor

Westchester Middle School

We are seeking a dedicated and student-centered School Counselor for a 10-month position to support the social, emotional, and behavioral well-being of our Westchester Middle School students. This role includes short-term counseling, faculty consultation, crisis response, and the delivery of our Social Emotional Learning curriculum. The ideal candidate is collaborative, compassionate, and committed to advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, (DEIB) and Belonging across the school community.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide support for students and consultation for faculty.

• Observe students and offer specific strategies to support a successful school experience.

• Collaborate with campus leadership as well as with Student Support Team around behavior management and student support plans.

• Act as a crisis team member to provide consultation and manage crises.

• Provide short-term counseling and conflict resolution intervention as needed.

• Collaborate with the administration, student support staff, and health office to ensure student health, wellness, and safety.

• Deliver and support the development of The School’s Social Emotional Learning curriculum through Group Guidance and GAINS (Getting Ahead in School) lessons.

• Actively contribute to and support the DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging) initiatives of The School.

• Communicate directly with families and outside care providers in support of student progress.

• Facilitate short-term, project-based lunch groups (including Banana Splits peer-support groups).

• Support teachers in the completion of rating scales to assist outside providers with the assessment and monitoring of treatment planning.

• Any additional duties as assigned by the Head of School.  

Specific Requirements

• NY State Certification in School Counseling or Social Work required.
• Experience working in a counseling position with Middle School students.
• Prior experience or strong interest in working with students with language-based learning disabilities.
• Commitment to DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging) work and creating an inclusive environment through anti-bias and culturally responsive education frameworks.
• Proven dedication to professional growth and best practice.
• Independent school experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to work in a collaborative model.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000

Our Vision

A world where every child with a language-based learning disability is empowered to achieve unlimited success. 

Mission Statement

The school is an independent, coeducational day school dedicated to providing an excellent instructional program for children with language-based learning disabilities.  The multisensory curriculum is designed for students of average to superior intelligence who can benefit from the unique educational experience provided.  Through direct instruction in small class settings, a trained staff assists students to improve their language skills.  Academic success, combined with opportunities for social and emotional growth, enables students to understand their learning styles, build confidence, and develop self-advocacy skills. Windward is committed to helping students achieve their full potential in preparation for a successful return to the mainstream educational environment.  To meet these goals, the school provides ongoing training to its faculty based on the most current research and also shares its expertise with the parent body, other educators, and the broader community.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Mission and Vision Statement

At The Windward School, we are committed to a world where every child with a language-based learning disability is empowered to achieve unlimited success – a vision fulfilled by disrupting the educational status quo. The Windward School deliberately builds both its curriculum and culture to foster a powerful sense of belonging through a research-based program that is authentically inclusive and a community in which everyone is seen in their full humanity. ​

The Windward School aspires to bring forth students who are culturally engaged critical thinkers, confident self-advocates who understand and celebrate their differences, and upstanders who identify and challenge all forms of injustice. Windward is committed to these values and expectations of its community members by embracing the importance of ongoing anti-oppression dialogue and critical conversations; by advancing educational equity in underrepresented communities, especially those historically marginalized by society; and by working to ensure that our program is accessible to all who need it.​