SCHOOL COUNSELOR - Part-TIme

The School Counselor will provide holistic & proactive services which contribute to each student’s educational, vocational, & personal/social development. Your FTE status will determine the required number of days you must be present on campus.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Serve as a resource and advocate for students/families in need/crisis
• Oversee Peer Counseling program
• Participate in Student Support Committee and attend Lead Class Advisor/Wellness team meetings
• Handle parent concerns related to the mental development of their child
• Support faculty as needed with questions about student mental development
• Is a member of the Wellness Team
• Refer families to mental health professionals for care when appropriate
• Maintain proper documentation of all work with students
• Is a member of the Wellness and Retention committees
• Attends annual Freshmen and Senior Retreats
• Other duties as delegated by the Dean of School Life

Supervisory responsibilities: Students in the school community

Reasoning ability:

• Ability to work on confidential issues regularly
• Make evaluations and recommendations regarding students
• Analytical thinker with the ability to assess situations accurately and act accordingly

• Experience as an independent school administrator preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong conflict resolution
• Excellent collegiality, professionalism, and organizational ability.
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Strong understanding of the culture and goals of independent schools
• Ability to meet deadlines and work efficiently and effectively within a team-oriented, fast-paced work environment
• Ability to work well with teenagers and their parents
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to use sound judgment and work independently
• B.A. or B.S. Degree in appropriate field, M.A or M.S. preferred