School Counselor

Falmouth Academy is seeking a full-time School Counselor for the  academic year. The position could start as early as spring 2026, but no later than mid-August 2026. Aligned with the school’s mission and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Principles of Good Practice, the Counselor supports students' intellectual, social, emotional, and ethical development through a comprehensive, developmentally responsive counseling program.

The School Counselor reports to the Head of School and serves as a core member of the Student Support Leadership Team alongside the Dean of Students, Middle School Coordinator, and faculty advisors. This team collaborates closely to coordinate student well-being, behavioral support, academic engagement, and community health across divisions. In addition, the School Counselor serves as a confidential advisor and consultation partner to the Head of School on matters related to student well-being, school climate, community health, and emerging social-emotional trends.

As the school’s primary counseling professional, the School Counselor designs and delivers a proactive, preventive, community-based model that emphasizes group interventions, classroom partnerships, faculty consultation, and community education, while providing limited short-term individual counseling and crisis support as needed.

• Design, implement, assess, and continuously refine a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with NAIS Principles of Good Practice and the school’s mission
• Develop a counseling model that prioritizes group counseling, psycho educational programming, and classroom-based social-emotional learning
• Use qualitative and quantitative data, observation, and community feedback to inform program development and resource allocation
• Build partnerships with local universities and counseling training programs to host supervised practicum and internship placements that expand student support capacity while upholding professional, ethical, and supervisory standards

• Facilitate small-group counseling and preventative interventions that support student growth, resilience, and healthy relationships
• Provide short-term, goal-focused individual counseling for situational concerns while maintaining appropriate boundaries between school counseling and long-term clinical therapy
• Conduct risk assessments and collaborate with school leadership in crisis response and safety planning
• Maintain referral relationships with community-based providers and support families in accessing external mental health resources
• Monitor student well-being trends and proactively address emerging needs
• Advise student clubs focused on social-emotional well-being
• Provide learning sessions to parents and guardians on relevant topics

• Partner with teachers, advisors, and administrators through consultation and shared problem-solving
• Participate in student support teams and contribute a whole-child, equity-minded perspective
• Collaborate with families as partners in student development while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
• Support faculty and staff through guidance on student mental health, social-emotional learning, and developmentally appropriate practices
• Serve as a member of the Admissions and Retention Committees, contributing insights related to student support, transitions, and long-term student success
• Serve on internal committees supporting community safety and student well-being

• Uphold ethical standards consistent with professional counseling organizations and NAIS expectations
• Maintain accurate documentation and confidentiality in accordance with state and federal regulations
• Establish and maintain protocols for crisis response, mandated reporting, referrals, and re-entry after hospitalization or extended absence
• Apply trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and culturally responsive practices

• Contribute to a school culture that values wellness, inclusion, and belonging
• Engage in ongoing professional development related to…