Job Summary:

The Dean of Counseling & Upper School Associate Director of Student Services serves as a key member of the Upper School (US) administrative team and provides strategic leadership for the school-wide counseling program (PK–12), while directly overseeing student support services in the US. This role ensures a cohesive, developmentally appropriate counseling continuum across all divisions and supports the academic, social-emotional, and behavioral well-being of students. In the US, the Associate Director provides administrative leadership, works closely and collaboratively with the administrative team and US faculty and staff, supervises student services programs, and supports faculty growth and student accountability and well-being.

This is a full-time, fully benefited, 12-month, exempt position. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply.

Education/Experience:

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Education, or closely related field required.
• Minimum of three years of experience in school counseling, mental health counseling, or closely related student support role required.
• Minimum of three years in an administrative leadership role required.
• Experience in independent or college-preparatory school settings preferred.

This position announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title and the education and skills required. This is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that are required or may be required in the future.

LHP conducts background checks, including fingerprinting (https://info.flclearinghouse.com/) and drug testing, and may use a third-party administrator. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Lake Highland Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Lake Highland Preparatory School

About Lake Highland Preparatory School Lake Highland Preparatory School is Central Florida’s premier, private, college preparatory school for Pre-K through 12th grade. When students enter our classrooms, they meet energetic educators who are passionate about what they teach and who focus on developing the greatest potential of each student. Our classes are small, providing the optimal setting for students to be encouraged and inspired. At Lake Highland Preparatory School, students learn to question, create, challenge, analyze, and speak and write critically. They love learning, and each day we watch them reach for excellence, seek new discoveries, shine on the stage, and thrive in athletics. We not only prepare our students for success in college and beyond, but we also teach them to be compassionate leaders who make ethical decisions. Mission Within an atmosphere of love, concern, and mutual respect, Lake Highland Preparatory School is committed to instilling Christian values, inspiring patriotism, developing leaders, and preparing students for college and lifelong learning through academically challenging programs and affirming competitive experiences. Vision Lake... Highland Preparatory School develops and empowers students with noble character, keen intellect, and an enduring love of learning to thrive in a highly competitive, widely collaborative and ever-changing world. The school’s “whole child” approach fosters confident, competent, and functional citizens who are intellectually, physically, emotionally, and spiritually prepared to pursue their dreams, achieve their full potential, and successfully cope with life challenges.

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