School Counselor

Job Summary

Barnesville School of Arts and Sciences is seeking a dynamic professional to serve as the School Counselor. The position is full-time for 10 months with a salary range of $30,000 - $40,000 annually.

Responsibilities

• Student support and intervention as well as providing referrals and acting as a liaison between outside mental health providers and the School.
• Developing and implementing student programs and curriculum for social and emotional learning; working with the Assistant Head to prioritize areas of professional development for faculty and staff; and identifying and communicating available resources for parent education opportunities.
• Be fully engaged in the life and mission of the school, in and out of the classroom.
• Lead or take part in enrichment classes, school committees, after school activities, and athletic teams as required.
• Attend afternoon/evening meetings as necessary.

Education and Experience

• A master's degree and L.C.S.W. or equivalent certification is required.
• A minimum of 3 years of student counseling experience is preferred.
• Experience with varying adolescent mental health issues such as personal identity, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• The ability to establish trust and credibility.
• A high level of cultural competency and commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work.

Physical Requirements

• Daily desk work, including significant amounts of telephone and computer time.
• Frequent walking inside and outside to respond to campus issues and/or check on various departmental progress.

Commitment to Diversity

Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or a person's status as a qualified candidate with a disability in administration of its educational program, admission policies, financial aid program, staff hiring and other school-administered programs. The school encourages students to embrace diversity with an open mind and generous spirit, introducing them to all aspects of diversity including acceptance of diverse intelligences and learning styles; awareness of differences in socioeconomic status; compassion for mental and physical impairments; and understanding of differences concerning age, appearance, gender, race, sexual orientation, and spiritual beliefs. The school supports a safe and secure environment for all members of the Barnesville family and makes respecting differences a school-wide goal.

Benefits Summary

• Health & Wellness: A variety of CIGNA PPO and HMO health plans; qualifying high deductible options that include a health savings account; up to 100% of an employee's health insurance premium may be covered by the School; Critical Care and Accident Insurance; discounted pet insurance; Aflac (Supplemental insurance); dental insurance; vision insurance; life, AD&D, and LTD (long-term disability) insurance; in-house wellness initiatives such as friendly steps competitions; generous leave policy.
• Financial: One-on-One financial wellness counseling through a third party; medical and dependent care FSA (flexible spending accounts); discounted student tuition; discounted summer camp program; discounted aftercare during the school year; EAP (Employee Assistance Program); employee retirement contribution eligibility; employer retirement match eligibility after (1) year of employment; free parking.
• Professional Development: Ongoing professional development opportunities; tuition support; grant opportunities that support summer study including research & travel, graduate work, conference attendance.