School Counselor

Full-time/Part-time:
Full-time, 10-months; M-F 7:15 AM - 3:45 PM; flex days to work in the dormitories after school; additional weekend hours may be needed on academy event weekends to support the academic office, i.e. Spring and Fall Families Weekend, Commencement and Reunion Weekend.

Key Responsibilities:

Student Counseling & Support

• Provide personalized academic, social-emotional, and developmental counseling for students in grades 7–12.
  
• Collaborate with faculty, residential life staff, and families to support student growth, adjustment, and mental health.
  
• Maintain professional and ethical standards of confidentiality and practice.
  
  

• Design, lead, and evaluate a comprehensive Advisory Program aligned with the school’s mission.
  
• Develop SEL-informed advisory curriculum and provide curriculum and training to faculty advisors.
  
• Support a culture of connectedness, accountability, and belonging through structured advisory time.
  
  

Students of Concern Group Facilitation

• Lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary team to address the academic, behavioral, and emotional needs of students identified as at risk.
  
• Organize regular case review meetings, ensure proper documentation, and follow up on support strategies.
  
• Act as a liaison among faculty, administration, residential staff, and families regarding student interventions.
  

Academic Scheduling & Course Selection (Grades 7–9)

• Support academic advising, course selection, and scheduling for students in grades 7–8.
  
• Create a high school readiness program for rising 9th grade students at the end of the academic year.
  
• Communicate regularly with students and families to ensure informed course decisions and long-term planning.
  
• Partner with the Registrar and Academic Dean to construct accurate and appropriate student schedules.
  

Community Engagement & Support

• Create preventative programming for students of all grade levels related to age appropriate challenges
  
• Be an active presence on campus, supporting the boarding life environment and co-curricular programming.
  
• Participate in school events, parent meetings, and admissions activities.
  
• Support students transitioning into or out of the school community.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in School Counseling, Counseling Psychology, or a related field.
  

• Valid certification/licensure in school counseling or eligibility to obtain one.
  
• Experience teaching or facilitating SEL-based programs, preferably in a middle school setting.
  
• Strong background in adolescent development, academic guidance, and student support systems.
  
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in school counseling, preferably in an independent or boarding school.
  

• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
  

• Cultural competence and the ability to connect with a diverse international student body.