The Providence Country Day School seeks to hire a School Counselor who will work collaboratively with students, faculty, and families to promote the health and wellness of our student body. The School Counselor is a collaborative and organized leader who provides individual and small-group student counseling, works with teachers and families to effectively meet student needs, and responds to emergent issues in a mission-appropriate manner. Reporting to the three Division Heads, the School Counselor is a collaborative leader who consistently demonstrates a deep understanding of elementary, middle and upper school-aged children. The School Counselor promotes a cohesive PK-12 program, actively collaborating with the Lower, Middle, and Upper School Heads to manage the school-wide health and wellness program and promote an emotionally positive community. Specific expectations are to:
Develop, implement, and lead school counseling programs, all while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality.
Collaborate with Division Heads to offer individualized support and resources to students in crisis and their families.
Work with students in individual, small group, and classroom settings.
Participate in team meetings to discuss students of concern and coordinate plans for support.
Assist students with creating plans for behavioral and social-emotional success.
Help students work through difficult situations by providing short-term support, referrals for outside support when appropriate, and collaborate with outside support services.
Collaborate with teachers and school leadership to ensure counseling programs meet school goals.
Monitor student progress to ensure counseling programs are effective.
Be a visible presence in all areas of the school.
Establish programs for training teachers, parents, and students in areas of social-emotional understanding, growth, and support.
Attend major school events.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School.
Qualifications
A related master’s degree and/or licensure.
Knowledge of the full continuum of mental health care services, such as prevention and intervention.
Thorough understanding of barriers to student learning and the use of counseling strategies to eliminate those barriers.
Knowledge of individual counseling, group counseling, and classroom instruction that promote academic achievement and social-emotional well-being.
Understanding of the legal, professional, and ethical issues that affect American schools.
Candidates of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. PCD is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and three references to Diane Palazzo, Assistant to the Head of School, at palazzo@providencecountryday.org.
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