Counselor, Guidance Counselor: Social​/Educational, Education ​/ Teaching

Counselor (Grades 1-12) Full Time/Exempt

Start date:

August 1, 2026 Salary Range: $90,000 to $120,000 Primary Responsibilities

• Review students’ neuropsychological testing to ensure a holistic, supportive, and strength-based approach to each student’s experience.
• Conduct structured, goal-oriented, individual, small, and/or large group counseling sessions to assist students in exploring, interpreting, and developing personal decision-making competencies, to enhance self-esteem and self-understanding to ensure they are able to fully and successfully engage in their school program and life outside of school.
• Respond to students' needs in the moment when a student is experiencing an unwanted emotion.
• Make referrals to appropriate specialists, either at school or an outside agency.
• Coordinate and communicate with the School Directors, Social Emotional Academic Development Coordinators and Director, other Mental Health Counselors, and/or additional Support Staff.
• Facilitate and promote Restorative Practices, including clearing and restorative conversations.
• Attend team meetings and Impact Response and Success Meetings for students to support students, the school, and families.
• Collaborate with the students' team (student, faculty, family) to aid in the reduction of unexpected behaviors.
• Meet/Communicate with parents and faculty.
• Observe students to provide feedback about best practices to enhance student learning, engagement, and social skills.
• Promote Professional Development and Growth of faculty to ensure best practices in teaching and research-based educational knowledge support students’ wellbeing
• Lead wellness activities and social groups for students.
• Consult with colleagues to develop initiatives on anti-bullying, mental health, digital citizenship, diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create, update, and aid in implementing the SEAD (Social-Emotional Academic Development) program.
• Teach lessons as needed to support teacher and student growth.
• Monitor and address all matters of school climate and culture.
• Keep up to date with current educational trends and best practices by attending workshops and through partnerships.
• Attend School Student Talk meetings.
• Support Parent-Teacher and CEP (Chartwell Education Plan) conferences.

• Valid California Credential or License:
  • Must possess and maintain at least one of the following valid, current California credentials or professional licenses:
    • PPS (Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling or School Social Work)
    • LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
    • LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)
• Education:
  • Master’s degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Clinical & Counseling Expertise:
  • Proven experience conducting structured, goal-oriented individual and group counseling sessions, as well as providing in-the-moment emotional de-escalation and crisis response.
• Understanding of Neurodiversity:
  • Deep understanding of neurodiversity, language-based learning differences, and evidence-based instructional/behavioral practices.
• Assessment Familiarity:
  • Ability to review and interpret students' neuropsychological testing to inform holistic, strength-based support strategies.
• Restorative Practices:
  • Familiarity with or training in Restorative Practices, including facilitating clearing and restorative conversations.
• Collaboration & Communication:
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaborative leadership skills to effectively partner with students, faculty, families, and outside specialists.
• Mission Alignment:
  • A strong commitment to student-centered, mission-driven education in an inclusive and diverse community.