Upper School Counselor

Position Start Date: Aug 2026

Reports: To the Director of Upper School

Position Summary: Crosland views a counselor as a vital member of our educational team. Our ideal candidate will possess a knowledge base and passion for working with students with learning differences and be able to help students manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills and academic achievement strategies. They will implement a counseling program that will capitalize on student strengths.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Upper School faculty and the Director in supporting student success.
• Track and record psych-ed evaluations and maintain a snapshot database.
• Work closely with teachers and director to develop and implement Educational Management Plans (EMP’s) and accommodation plans that align with students' unique needs.
• Lead college and career counseling in conjunction with teaching L.I.F.E. (Learning Independently and Financial Education) coursework.
• Oversee Senior Exploration Experience, securing internships for all 12th-grade students each January.
• Organize and lead College and Career Fair and visits off campus to a variety of post-graduation options.
• Maintain partnerships with workforce development options.
• Oversee the process of ACT and SAT student testing and accommodations.
• Collaborate with our Lower and Middle school counselors to work in alignment for schoolwide continuity.
• Prepare regular guidance and social-emotional mini-lessons and small group work as needed.
• Provide short-term counseling to students and refer students for long-term support
• Use behavior management systems that are effective with students with learning differences
• Collaborate and provide quality communication with families and teachers for student success
• Model professional and ethical standards when interacting with students, parents, peers and the community
• Employ Restorative Practices to support relationship building and repairing harm
• Additional duties as assigned
• Current caseload: approx. 40 students
• Physical demands refer to the level and duration of physical exertion generally required to perform critical tasks in support of critical job functions, for example - standing, walking, lifting up to 20 lbs.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in LCMHC, Social Work, or School Psychologist or similar programming
• License in a related field
• Strong desire to support students with learning differences
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Strong organization and time-management skills
• Familiarity with and commitment to principles of Equity and Belonging
• Desire to continue to develop professionally by learning new programs and methodologies and curriculum

Interested applicants should submit electronically and as separate documents the following materials:

• Cover letter expressing interest in the position
• Current resume

Email: Charlie Heard, cheard@croslandcomets.org

Pay: $52,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person