Middle School Counselor

Job Description

Position is part of the Carroll Counseling Department, reporting to the Director of Counseling. Primary responsibilities include the provision of services to students, parents, and teachers regarding social, emotional, psychosocial health, and family‑related concerns. The role supports students in attaining a positive sense of identity and self‑worth, and equips them with academic and relational success skills.

Located in Waltham, Lincoln, and Wayland, Massachusetts, Carroll School is an independent day school that serves students with language‑based learning differences, such as dyslexia. The school empowers children to become academically skilled, self‑advocate learners prepared to enter other academic settings. This temporary position is located on the Lincoln campus.

Carroll School recognizes that diversity and inclusivity are essential to ensuring students' success and are a moral imperative. The work we do changes lives. We welcome candidates with strong interpersonal and culturally responsive communication skills and demonstrated professional collaboration.

Carroll School is an equal‑opportunity employer that offers competitive salaries and benefits, including comprehensive professional development opportunities.

The ideal candidate is a self‑starter who brings a collaborative style, clinical skills relevant to a school setting, and values a community of highly engaged, compassionate, and motivated educators. The role welcomes experience or interest in culturally responsive approaches and practices.

• Provide counseling, case management, or crisis intervention services for middle‑school students with adjustment or social/emotional concerns.
• Lead student groups focusing on skill development (e.g., social skills, self‑regulation) or interests (e.g., community service, social activism).
• Maintain communication with teachers, parents, and external providers regarding students' social/emotional needs and provide consultation on social‑emotional components of student profiles.
• Assist in planning and implementing school‑wide SEL programs (e.g., Responsive Classroom), Health & Wellness lessons, and other pro‑social, community‑building activities in a culturally responsive manner.
• Participate as an integral member of a grade‑level team, supporting general operations of that grade.
• Attend program, departmental, and school‑wide trainings, meetings, and activities as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Counseling Director or Division Head.

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
• LICSW/LMHC or license‑eligible preferred.
• Experience in a school environment preferred.
• Excellent relational and clinical skills, and capacity to connect with students and parents.

Exact salary offered is dependent on educational credentials and years of experience.

• 1–10 years of experience: $62,744–$83,659
• 11–25 years of experience: $86,001–$106,243