School Counselor; Grades 9-12

Position Summary

Trinity Prep is seeking an experienced, full-time school counselor to support the social-emotional well‑being of students in grades 9 through 12. This individual will join a learning support team to ensure that we continue to meet individual needs and develop a comprehensive school counseling program for all students in the Upper School.

Competitive candidates should have experience in independent school(s), and a commitment to student well‑being and human development. They must have demonstrated expertise in adolescent development and learning as well as experience working with children and families. This community builder provides support and care for all students in the Upper School and works collaboratively with the Wellness Department staff (i.e. school nurse, counselors, and other learning specialists), faculty, department chairs, and administration to facilitate the implementation of the Trinity Prep mission.

Qualified candidates must have the ability to develop meaningful relationships with highly motivated students from diverse backgrounds. This school counselor should plan to be an integral component of the life of the school by collaborating with colleagues.

As the Upper School Counselor, you will:

• Build relationships with students and become an integral part of a healthy, supportive school community.
• Serve as an active and engaged member of the Counseling Team and Wellness Department and use reflection and feedback aimed at continued growth.
• Demonstrate the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) standards in the design, implementation and assessment of a comprehensive school counseling program.
• Maintain and enhance the comprehensive school counseling program by addressing academic achievement, college readiness/career planning, and social/emotional development.
• Support wellness education and school policies around mental health, wellbeing, and mandated reporting in collaboration with the Counseling Team and Upper School Administrators.
• Provide short-term counseling and crisis intervention to students and make recommendations for outside mental health and therapeutic support.
• Coordinate care between the school, parents, and outside mental health professionals.
• Maintain accurate, detailed records and uphold confidentiality.
• Assist in the development of a standard operating procedures manual with the Counseling Team.
• Participate in professional development and maintain licensure.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising administrator.

• Collaborate with school leadership to determine student needs, offer guidance, facilitate communication, and advocate how to best support students in the classroom.
• Implement the designated Advisory Curriculum:
  • Select activities that enhance and reflect a healthy culture and school wide traditions.
  • Develop advisory activities that promote mindfulness/wellness tools, effective communication and friendship skills, address healthy ways to reduce stress and anxiety, etc.
  • Serve as a resource and support to advisors and their advisees.
  • Provide training and support for all advisors and oversight to new faculty advisors.
  • Serve as an advisor when needed.

• Minimum of a master’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution or the international equivalent. Doctoral degree preferred.
• Maintain a professional license that mandates specific action in the fulfillment of counseling duties.
• Minimum of 5 years of counseling experience with upper school students in an independent school preferred, with a strong background in a related field.
• Promotes an inclusive environment that values, encourages, and supports differences, and articulates an authentic commitment to diversity in thought and perspective while holding others accountable for the same.
• Ability to bring joy, kindness, humor, maturity, and empathy to the work and school environment balanced by professionalism and sound judgment.
• Experience analyzing data, in terms of what will impact student learning and success.
• Ability to handle confidential material and situations with discretion and sensitivity.
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