School Counselor

Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences is an accredited coeducational independent day school for students in grades EC-8. Barnesville's 30-acre campus consists of two school buildings, a full gymnasium, athletic field, and two playgrounds. Our mission is to provide a joyful and supportive learning environment for the development of excellence in each of us.

As a School of Arts & Sciences, we seek to provide meaningful cross-curricular activities across disciplines for our students. The School, founded in 1969, is a proud member of AIMS (Association of Independent Maryland Schools), and NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools).

Barnesville School of Arts and Sciences (PK3 - Grade
8) is seeking a dynamic professional to serve as the School Counselor. Reporting to the Assistant Head, the Counselor will provide counseling support to students, as well as guidance and general support to faculty and parents. The Counselor is expected to be present on-site during the normal school day and available to attend afternoon/evening meetings as necessary.

• Student support and intervention as well as providing referrals and acting as a liaison between outside mental health providers and the School.
• Developing and implementing student programs and curriculum for social and emotional learning; working with the Assistant Head to prioritize areas of professional development for faculty and staff; and identifying and communicating available resources for parent education opportunities.
• Be fully engaged in the life and mission of the school, in and out of the classroom.
• Lead or take part in enrichment classes, school committees, after school activities, and athletic teams as required.
• Attend afternoon/evening meetings as necessary.

𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲:
Qualified candidates will have a master's degree and L.C.S.W. or equivalent certification is required along with a minimum of 3 years of student counseling experience. The ideal candidate will have clinical experience with varying adolescent mental health issues such as personal identity, conflict resolution and crisis intervention; excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and the ability to establish trust and credibility;

and a high level of cultural competency and commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion work.

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆:
In a world of shared borders, knowledge and empathy for multiculturalism are essential to a Barnesville School education. As our students enter the global community, our School encourages them to embrace diversity with an open mind and generous spirit. We strive to introduce our students to all aspects of diversity which include acceptance of diverse intelligences and learning styles; awareness of differences in socioeconomic status;

compassion for mental and physical impairments; and understanding of differences concerning age, appearance, gender, race, sexual orientation, and spiritual beliefs. We support a safe and secure environment for all members of our Barnesville family and make respecting differences a school-wide goal. This builds a community true to our mission of joy, support, and excellence.

Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or a person's status as a qualified candidate with a disability in administration of its educational program, admission policies, financial aid program, staff hiring and other school-administered programs.

- A variety of CIGNA PPO and HMO health plans; qualifying high deductible options that include a health savings account

- Up to 100% of an employee's health insurance premium may be covered by the School

- Critical Care and Accident Insurance

- Discounted Pet Insurance

- Aflac (Supplemental insurance)

- Vision Insurance

- Life, AD&D, and LTD (long-term disability) insurance

- In-house wellness initiatives such as friendly steps competitions

- Generous leave policy

- One-on-One financial wellness counseling through a third party

- Medical and dependent care FSA (flexible spending accounts)

- Discounted student tuition

- Discounted summer camp program

- Discounted aftercare during the school year

- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

- Employer retirement match eligibility after (1) year of employment

- Free parking

- Tuition support

- Grant opportunities that support summer study including research & travel, graduate work, conference attendance