School Counselor

The Barstow School is seeking a full-time school counselor to join our collaborative and student-centered counseling team beginning in August 2026. This position is well suited for counselors who enjoy working with students across multiple age levels in a supportive, well-resourced, and team-oriented counseling department within an independent school setting. We are seeking a school counselor who builds relationships across all age levels, brings a strong foundation in inclusion and belonging work, and thrives in a collaborative environment, with particular strength supporting middle and upper school students.

Barstow’s School Counseling Department focuses on student mental health, social-emotional learning, academic support and community well-being. At Barstow, student scheduling and college counseling are supported by specialized staff, enabling school counselors to remain focused on students’ well-being, mental health and day-to-day support. School counselors at Barstow are active members of the Inclusion, Diversity + Equity (+E) team, collaborating across departments to promote student belonging, culturally responsive practices and inclusive community programming.

Primary areas of responsibility include direct student support, social-emotional learning instruction, consultation and collaboration, and participation in departmental initiatives.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing individual and group counseling to students across developmental levels.
• Delivering classroom-based SEL lessons and grade-level programming.
• Supporting students’ academic, social, emotional and behavioral development.
• Collaborating with faculty, administrators and families to support student success.
• Participating in crisis response alongside a team of trained professionals.
• Supporting students with learning differences, accommodations and intervention planning.
• Working with community providers and referral partners as appropriate.
• Serving as an active member of the +E team.
• Contributing to parent education and community programming.
• Engaging in professional development and reflective practice as part of a collaborative counseling team.

• Master’s degree in School Counseling or a related field
• School counseling certification (Missouri or eligibility to obtain)

• Experience in a school setting
• LPC, LCPC or equivalent licensure
• Experience with SEL curriculum design and implementation
• Experience collaborating with learning support professionals and familiarity with psycho educational evaluations or academic testing

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and a Barstow Employment Application to recruiting.