Job Title: Life Coach-School Counselor

Location: Stamford, CT 06905

Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday to Friday)

Salary: Based on education and experience

Join The Spire School, a NEASC-accredited and Connecticut State Approved Special Education Program. As an independent, therapeutic day school for Grades 8-12, we support intellectually capable students who face academic and emotional challenges. Our students benefit from a small, supportive learning environment that blends rigorous academics with a focus on health and wellness, helping those who experience anxiety, executive functioning challenges, or depression thrive and succeed.

At the heart of our work are our core values - integrity, accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and support - which guide how we show up for students, families, and each other every day.

Why Join Us?

• Salary - Based on education and experience.
• Weekday Schedule - Work Monday through Friday with a consistent school-based schedule, no nights or weekends required.
• Paid School Breaks & Time Off - Enjoy paid school breaks, holidays, and personal time off, ensuring time to recharge and reset.
• Comprehensive Benefits - Access health, dental, and vision insurance, plus employer-paid short-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA).
• Financial Perks - Benefit from a 401(k)-retirement plan with up to 4% company match, plus employer-paid HSA contributions and life & disability insurance.
• Professional Development - Advance your career with tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, leadership training, and pathways to grow into teaching or behavioral health roles.
• Supportive Team - Collaborate with educators, specialists, and therapists in a positive, inclusive environment with annual awards, Teammate Appreciation Week, and team-building events.
• Make an Impact - Help students with special needs build life skills, confidence, and independence in a supportive school environment.
  
  

Your Role as a Life Coach-School Counselor

• Facilitate Student Counseling & Skill Development - Hold weekly 1:1 and group sessions focused on counseling, academic and social-emotional check-ins, and targeted skill-building.
• Collaborate on Individualized Learning Plans - Actively contribute to the development, implementation, and communication of IEPs or ILPs; participate in PPT meetings and review student progress with team members.
• Engage School & Family Networks - Maintain ongoing communication with parents, teachers, and outside providers to ensure alignment of student support strategies.
• Monitor Academic Progress - Conduct regular reviews of student academic accounts to identify needs for intervention, teacher communication, and/or classroom observation.
• Coordinate with School Leadership - Maintain consistent communication with the Head Life Coach and Head of School regarding student, parent, and staff matters.
• Develop Therapeutic Curricula - Design and deliver programming for psychoeducation, social skills, academic/counseling support, and other therapeutic group interventions.
• Lead Signature Spire Groups - Facilitate or co-facilitate groups such as Know Thyself, Executive Function Workshop, process groups, and parent-child groups.
• Plan & Deliver Summer Programming - Create and lead summer (ESY) therapy groups and curricula that align with student needs and school goals.
• Support Admissions Outreach - Conduct initial phone inquiries and prepare detailed summaries for prospective student evaluations.
• Implement Positive Behavior Supports - Apply PBIS strategies to foster a positive peer culture and school climate.
• Participate in Team Collaboration - Attend regular life coach meetings, case conferences, committees, pre-PPTs, and staff development sessions.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years' experience with middle/high school students with social/emotional challenges
• CT Certification- School Counselor (#068)
  
  

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today!

At The Spire School, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a supportive, drug-free workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Join our team and help shape a brighter future for students with special needs!