School Counselor Grades K-8-Parental Leave Position

Position Description

The School Counselor facilitates a healthy school climate by fostering student self-understanding and strong interpersonal relationships. This role oversees counseling services for Mirman and works with administrators (Division Heads, the Dean of Students and the Director of Equity, Inclusivity, and Community) to support students and families dealing with social or emotional challenges.

General responsibilities include collaborating with faculty and administrators to coordinate student and family support, as well as supporting the Student Success Team by coordinating meetings with faculty, parents, and support services plus outside providers as needed.

This is a part-time position with scheduled hours from 7:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The anticipated start date is April 6, 2026
, with an end date of June 12, 2026
. The position may be extended by mutual agreement.

• Support individual students on a short-term basis and advise families as needed about psychotherapy outside of school
• Provide direct service, including crisis counseling, time-limited interventions, and assessment for triage and referral purposes
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date confidential records of conversations, meetings and observations

• Counsel students, parents, and faculty, as needed, regarding emotional and psychological issues related to and impacting school life and academic performance
• Support meetings with parents, administrators, teachers, and outside student support such as therapists, learning specialists, doctors, etc. as needed

• Consult with teachers regarding students’ social and emotional needs
• Consult and meet with Division Heads, the Dean of Students, and/or the Head of School regarding student issues and clinical and legal matters pertaining to the mental health of students
• Uphold the ethical and professional standards of the American Association of Counseling and Development and the American Psychology Association

• Attend and participate in all relevant meetings: administrative, faculty, etc.
• Consult with Division Heads on a regular basis
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Equity, Inclusivity and Community and the Director of Curriculum and Instruction to support effective gifted education integration, SEL, inclusivity/equity and Service Learning within the K-8 curriculum
• Other duties as assigned by the Division Heads and Head of School

• Ed.D., Ph.D., or Psy.
  
  D. in clinical or school psychology preferred; or MA degree in counseling, LMFT, LCSW, or
• LPCC, with a strong understanding of school communities and school-based programs
• Excellent clinical, interpersonal, management, oral, and written communication skills
• Partnership approach to working with students, teachers, parents, administrators, and outside care providers
• Strong knowledge of the ethical and legal considerations related to counseling practices
• Experience in working with gifted students and understanding of the unique needs of this population preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in schools strongly preferred
• Culturally competent and engaged community learner
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment to Mirman’s vision, mission and guiding principles
• Exhibits high standards of ethics, moral character, professionalism, and the ability to present oneself as a positive
• role model for students
• Growth mindset, detail oriented, sense of humor
• First Aid and CPR training required (training provided if not currently certified)
• Valid CA driver license and clear criminal background investigation