Reporting to the Director of Counseling, the School Counselor helps students to manage the social, emotional, and personal challenges of adolescent development.  Through individual counseling and/or small group counseling and all-school programming, the School Counselor supports students in developing wellness, personal awareness, and skills for life.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide counseling to students in need of support with school adjustment, interpersonal conflicts, academic challenges, and/or mental health struggles
• Triage, counsel, and/or refer students who seek help for mental or emotional health crises
• Consult with teachers and other staff on interventions and wellness in the classroom
• Serve as a member of the Health team, working collaboratively to identify students in need of further supports
• Model effective practices and continuous progress in school counseling while adhering to professional codes of ethics, legal mandates, and all School policies
• Maintain frequent communication with off-campus mental health providers, advisors, faculty, and caregivers in support of students
• Collaborate with fellow health and wellness staff to offer relevant orientation, and/or workshops on topics related to the social, emotional and developmental needs of adolescents.
• Serve on the on-call rotation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree with LCSW, LMHC, or School Counselor licensure required. Master’s Degree preferred.
• At least 2 years’ experience in the educational field and/or being a part of a support team for students is preferred
• Demonstrated effectiveness counseling adolescents and recognition of appropriate boundaries in working with adolescents
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams
• Critical thinking and analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with students, colleagues, family members, and members of the public in a diverse population;
• Excellent organizational and project management skills; experience with records security, student information systems, and web-based information systems preferred

Employment Diversity Statement

Cheshire Academy is an internationally minded college-preparatory school with a diverse student body representing over 31 different countries. We are fully committed to hiring and retaining faculty and staff that reflect the diversity of our student body. Candidates should demonstrate dedication to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice within our community. We encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply.

Nondiscrimination Policy

Cheshire Academy, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. Cheshire Academy is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Salary and benefits are competitive. Candidate must be able to pass a criminal background check. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and the names of three professional references to Kristin Welage, Director of Human Resources at kristin.welage@cheshireacademy.org.