School Counselor

Posted: 04-Aug-26

Location: Saddle River, New Jersey

Type: Full Time

Salary: $60,000 - $90,000

Categories School Counseling

Required Education Masters

Saddle River Day School, a close community of learners, is looking for a full-time School Counselor to join our team in the fall of 2026. This is a 10-month position which supports students across the school’s divisions.

We are seeking a compassionate and collaborative professional who possesses a growth mindset and who can build strong, trusting relationships with students, colleagues, and families.

• Provide individual and small-group counseling, guidance, and support to students experiencing social, emotional, behavioral, or school-related challenges
• Collaborate with faculty, administrators, and families to promote student success and well-being
• Maintain timely and appropriate communication with school administrators and families while respecting professional standards of confidentiality
• Contribute to division-wide or school-wide programs and initiatives that promote student wellness, personal growth, healthy decision-making, and a positive school climate
• Educate and support faculty in an awareness of the social and emotional needs of their students
• Attend relevant student support, faculty, family, and administrative meetings
• Maintain appropriate counseling records and documentation
• Participate in ongoing professional development and remain current with best practices in school counseling and student mental health
• Participate actively in the life of the school community beyond the classroom, including contributing to extracurricular programs, events, and committees
• Perform other related responsibilities, as assigned

• Master’s degree in School Counseling, Social Work (MSW), or a related mental health field required
• Appropriate licensure or certification (LCSW, NJ State Certification, NY State Certification, or similar) required
• Previous experience in school counseling roles preferred (other relevant experiences will be considered)

• Salary Range: $60,000 to $90,000 (final compensation will be determined based on experience and education)
• Benefits Offered:
  Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching;
  Life and Disability Insurance

You can learn more about us by visiting our website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Saddle River Day School, located in the hills of Saddle River, New Jersey, was founded in 1957. Its student body of over 450 boys and girls is drawn from communities across New Jersey and New York. The school includes a Lower School, Middle School and Upper School and offers classes from PreK3-12. Saddle River Day School is a non-profit, non-discriminatory, co-educational, college-preparatory independent day school accredited by the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Over 85% of the faculty hold advanced degrees.

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