School Counselor, Grades 9

School Counselor, Grades 9 - 12,

Trinity Preparatory School | Full-time | Winter Park | Negotiable | Unknown

Department:
Wellness Department

Reports to:

Assistant Head of School

Trinity Preparatory School is an independent, coeducational college-preparatory school that develops ethical, resilient leaders who thrive in the pursuit of excellence and embrace diversity in thought and perspective.

• Demonstrate Self-Awareness
• Ensure Accountability
• Communicate Effectively
• Cultivate Innovation

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

• 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 on behalf of 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 and wellness tools, effective communication and friendship skills, and healthy ways to reduce stress and anxiety.
• Serve as a resource and support to advisors and their advisees.
• Provide training and support for all advisors and oversee 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 to understand what will impact student learning and success.
• Ability to handle confidential material and situations with discretion and sensitivity.
• Proven success as a leader in program development.
• Possess a high degree of self‑management and the ability to take initiative while maintaining continuous communication and collaboration with multiple stakeholders.
• Full understanding of differentiated instructional strategies across upper school curriculum.
• Strong networking skills to ensure access to resources in the broader…