School Counselor | 2026-27 School Year

About the role

The School Counselor will work with students in grades PreK-8. We are looking for an individual with elementary, upper elementary, and middle school experience, though all certified counselors are invited to apply. Applicants will be excited to be an active member of the MCDS Student Services team.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain effective relationships with parents to create an effective school-parent partnership for the benefit of the student.
• Collaborate with family members, specialist teachers, and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for all students.
• Create learning support plans for students with mental health concerns.
• Teach classes related to social emotional topics.
• Maintain student records in compliance with school policy, state and federal regulations.
• Meet with students on an as needed or on-going basis for emotional wellbeing, crisis management, and student mediation.
• Provide restorative work between students.
• Lead support groups in small cohorts for students (lunch bunch, etc.).
• Conduct observations of behavior (academic and social) within the classroom, playground, and during social time.
• Collaborate with teachers to provide social-emotional learning curriculum.
• Provide direct support to teachers for the academic and emotional needs of students who require more than the regular standards of good teaching practice. Help build accountability with check-ins and plan reviews.
• Join in Student Support Meetings to provide support, advice, and expertise for supporting students of concern.
• Provide support for parents regarding the mental health and well-being of their children.
• Perform crisis interventions as needed, and coordinate critical incident intervention and best practices in coordination with other area schools.
• Attend faculty meetings on a regular basis and parent education evenings when relevant topics present themselves.
• Keep Division Heads and Head of School apprised of sensitive and escalated issues, meetings, and conversations with parents, teachers, and students.
• Refer families to psychologists and other mental health resources for their child.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience as a school counselor.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Dedication to meeting the needs of diverse student learners.
• Master’s degree or above in school counseling or mental health counseling required.
• Being a licensed mental health professional (LICSW, LMFT, LMHC) is an advantage.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retailment Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

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