School Counselor

CWC's School Counselor is a compassionate, resourceful, and equity-driven professional dedicated to supporting the social-emotional wellness of all students. Reporting to the school principal, the School Counselor plays a vital role in creating inclusive and developmentally appropriate programming that supports students' emotional growth, positive behavior, and academic success. In addition to providing direct services such as individual and group counseling, the School Counselor partners and collaborates with teachers, families, and school leaders to foster a positive school climate. They help ensure that each student is seen, heard, and supported, and they work collaboratively to build bridges between school, home, and the broader community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling services to support student emotional, behavioral, and social development
• Partner with teachers and staff to build and implement a schoolwide social-emotional learning (SEL) framework
• Design and facilitate social study work groups for students who need additional skill-building
• Contribute to the development and implementation of IEPs and 504 plans as appropriate
• Support faculty in maintaining a coherent program to support student's social emotional growth both in and outside of the classroom
• Consult with teachers, staff, and families on student needs and progress
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with state, federal, and school regulations
• Participate as an engaged member of the school community, supporting mission-aligned events, initiatives, and collaboration
• Confer with teachers, school leaders, and other instructional personnel, and external educational agencies, to aid in the development of robust, appropriate educational programming and support to students who are at-risk of failure, not meeting school academic goals, and/or currently being supported by a formal IEP
• Maintain student records and appropriate documentation of services provided
• Maintain a high level of professionalism including meeting deadlines, and commitments to self, students, and the community

Core Competencies

• Equity & Inclusion Mindset: Demonstrates cultural humility and actively creates inclusive spaces
• Relationship-Driven: Builds trust with students, families, and colleagues; communicates with empathy and respect
• Collaboration: Works well in multidisciplinary teams, values feedback, and shares expertise generously
• Instructional Partnership: Supports and coaches educators to embed SEL practices in daily instruction
• Adaptability: Responds with flexibility, calm, and creativity to dynamic school needs
• Confidentiality & Professional Judgment: Upholds the highest standards of ethical practice, discretion, and compliance
• Data-Driven Practice: Utilizes data to identify student needs and track progress, and adjusts supports accordingly