Elementary School Counselor

Giddens School seeks a creative, positive, and dynamic Counselor to provide coaching and support in social-emotional learning for our faculty, community, and students. This position is for a long-term leave cover from August to December.

Essential Responsibilities

Value our school mission and enrich instruction with a commitment to diversity through respect for all children and cultures.

Be an advocate for social responsibility through a strong commitment to academics and social-emotional growth for all students.

Foster effective relationships with all stakeholders, between teacher and students, and among students, and support a sense of safety and belonging.

Collaborate with faculty to support the Social-Emotional needs of students

Assess classroom needs for class topics using a data-driven approach; schedule, plan, and teach age-appropriate Social-Emotional lessons, small groups and one-on-ones

Coach classroom teachers to integrate SEL lessons into their daily schedule and to support students’ needs

Collaborate with the Learning Services Team to identify students who need support, conduct Student Success Team meetings and to create Individual Service Plans

Communicate with and support families to ensure student success

Provide referrals

Connect with external providers as needed

Coordinate family/caregiver meetings as needed

Initiate growth and change in intellectual and professional development, seeking feedback and other learning opportunities.

Design learning experiences that engage and support all students in a multi-age setting

Engage students in inquiry-based and experiential learning with clear outcomes that allow for student-led curiosity and discovery.

Demonstrate cultural competency and culturally responsive teaching

Create a positive and joyful learning environment

Give feedback and assess students for learning

Engage collaboratively and positively with all stakeholders

Focus on continual personal growth using the Giddens Teaching Standards framework.

Qualifications and skills:

Hold a Master’s Degree in School Counseling, School Psychology, Licensed Mental Health, Social Work or Community Counseling

At least three years experience working with children in a school counseling role

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the school’s mission, values, and philosophy, especially related to diversity, equity, and inclusion

A desire to work in a diverse community

This description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary range is $30,140 to $34,325 for the 18 week period depending on education and experience. Giddens School offers a mission-focused school culture, generous time off, a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and retirement, a commitment to professional development, and a diverse school community.