School Counselor

The School Counselor works closely with the Director of Student Wellness, school administration, teachers, families, and outside mental health professionals. The School Counselor provides developmentally informed, child-centered support to students at all levels. The counselor helps identify and address social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health concerns; strengthen students’ emotional regulation, resilience, and interpersonal skills; and partners with families and educators to promote positive outcomes across school, home, and community settings.

The School Counselor brings substantial experience working with children and families, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to translate knowledge of child development and mental health into practical, collaborative strategies within an educational environment. This role is an integral part of the Student Support Team and reports to the Director of Student Wellness.

• Provide individualized, developmentally appropriate social-emotional support to students experiencing emotional, behavioral, interpersonal, or adjustment-related challenges.
• Support students in developing emotional awareness, self-regulation, coping strategies, problem-solving skills, resilience, and positive peer relationships.
• Facilitate individual and small-group social-emotional skill-building lessons that address students’ developmental and interpersonal needs.
• Maintain and support the effective use of a designated mindfulness space, helping students develop strategies for managing emotions and returning to learning.
• Provide school-based, non-clinical student support consistent with the school’s policies, professional scope of practice, and the role’s responsibilities.
• Establish collaborative relationships with parents and caregivers to support students’ social-emotional development and overall well-being.
• Consult with families regarding observed concerns, developmental needs, behavioral patterns, and strategies to promote consistency between home and school.
• Provide parent education and guidance on relevant topics, including child development, emotional regulation, behavior, peer relationships, and mental health.
• Help families identify and access appropriate community-based mental health services and outside therapeutic resources when additional or specialized care is indicated.
• Collaborate with outside therapists, physicians, and other professionals, as appropriate and with appropriate consent, to support coordinated care.
• Serve as a resource for teachers, administrators, and faculty on child development, social-emotional learning, behavioral concerns, and mental health.
• Participate in Student Support Team meetings, student case consultations, and collaborative planning with school personnel and families.
• Develop individualized school-based behavioral and social-emotional support plans and support educators in plan implementation.
• Respond to student mental health concerns and crises using sound clinical judgment, developmentally appropriate interventions, and established school protocols.
• Conduct risk assessments within the scope of professional training and licensure, when applicable, and collaborate with the Director of Student Wellness and school administration to determine appropriate next steps.
• Maintain appropriate documentation, confidentiality, and professional boundaries in accordance with applicable laws, ethical standards, and school policies.
• Participate in relevant professional development, conferences, workshops, and continuing education to maintain current knowledge of child mental health, family systems, educational practice, and school-based intervention.
• Perform other duties and…