School Counselor

The Providence Country Day School seeks to hire a School Counselor who will work collaboratively with students, faculty, and families to promote the health and wellness of our student body. The School Counselor is a collaborative and organized leader who provides individual and small-group student counseling, works with teachers and families to effectively meet student needs, and responds to emergent issues in a mission-appropriate manner.

Reporting to the three Division Heads, the School Counselor is a collaborative leader who consistently demonstrates a deep understanding of elementary, middle and upper school-aged children. The School Counselor promotes a cohesive PK-12 program, actively collaborating with the Lower, Middle, and Upper School Heads to manage the school-wide health and wellness program and promote an emotionally positive community. Specific expectations are to:

• Develop, implement, and lead school counseling programs, all while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality.
• Collaborate with Division Heads to offer individualized support and resources to students in crisis and their families.
• Work with students in individual, small group, and classroom settings.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss students of concern and coordinate plans for support.
• Assist students with creating plans for behavioral and social-emotional success.
• Help students work through difficult situations by providing short-term support, referrals for outside support when appropriate, and collaborate with outside support services.
• Collaborate with teachers and school leadership to ensure counseling programs meet school goals.
• Monitor student progress to ensure counseling programs are effective.
• Be a visible presence in all areas of the school.
• Establish programs for training teachers, parents, and students in areas of social-emotional understanding, growth, and support.
• Attend major school events.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School.

• A related master’s degree and/or licensure.
• Knowledge of the full continuum of mental health care services, such as prevention and intervention.
• Thorough understanding of barriers to student learning and the use of counseling strategies to eliminate those barriers.
• Knowledge of individual counseling, group counseling, and classroom instruction that promote academic achievement and social-emotional well-being.
• Understanding of the legal, professional, and ethical issues that affect American schools.

Candidates of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. PCD is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and three references to Diane Palazzo, Assistant to the Head of School, at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).