School Counselor

4 weeks ago

Medina WA United States St. Thomas School Full time
Open Position: School Counselor

Reporting To: Director of the Center for Responsive Learning

FLSA Status: Exempt

When Needed: 2024-2025 School Year

FT/PT: Full-time

On-site

Pay rate: ranges between ranges between $61,000 to $132,000 /depends on education and experience

Why St. Thomas School?

You thrive in a face-paced environment, working alongside others who share your ideals. You are inspired by children and appreciate their joy and energy. You enjoy making an impact and being part of something bigger than yourself. You believe that schools should be among the most innovative places on earth. And you are committed to excellence and professional growth.

Who We Are:

Founded in 1951 and located on the east side of Seattle in Medina, Washington, STS is a private, non-sectarian school for Preschool through Eighth Grade students. Our educational journey is defined by a cognitively engaging program with an emphasis on developing character, leadership, and a passion for learning and achievement. Our highly regarded curriculum prepared students to excel at future endeavors while honoring the schools long standing core values.

We commit to an inclusive and diverse community in which everyone can say, "I belong."We seek employees who are passionate, qualified, and offer diverse perspectives. We are particularly interested in the role education and a diverse learning environment play in promoting equity and inclusivity.

We Foster:

A diverse, safe, and equitable school environment
Actions and advocacy that support our Core Virtues
Cultural competence, anti-bias, and social justice
Intellectually curious and engaged global citizenship

Job Summary:

St. Thomas School is seeking an experienced school counselor to join our Center for Responsive Learning (CRL) team. The School Counselor plays a pivotal role in supporting students well-being and sense of belonging, providing a comprehensive counseling program to students in grades 3 through 8. The counselor works closely with the Division Directors, the CRL team and teachers to create and deliver programming that develops social and emotional skills and responds to student needs and concerns. The counselor meets with individual and small groups of students and parents, to support students social, emotional, and mental health, and works collaboratively with parents to connect students with outside support when needed.

Specific Responsibilities:

Co-teaches, with classroom teachers and advisors, to directly build SEL skills and dispositions with students
Supports the work of all teachers in implementing advisory and other social emotional learning
Counsels individuals and small groups of students toward social and emotional growth
Participates in the Student Intervention Team process, in conjunction with the Director of the CRL, learning specialists, counselors, and other team members
Observes students in classrooms, works with teachers to develop strategies that may help a student achieve greater success, and helps to develop behavior support plans when necessary
Participates in and enhances school community by establishing a campus presence and promoting activities that improve the quality of student life and health
Working with the Center for Responsive Learning, refers students with challenges and their families to relevant programs, specialists, and outside agencies
Facilitates learning in the schools adult community by conducting in-service training and workshops, classes, and groups, in partnership with Division Directors and other school counselor(s)
Interfaces regularly with the Center for Responsive Learning staff in order to support students facing academic challenges
Engages in professional development
Establishes and cultivates community relations by maintaining open and candid dialogue with all of the schools constituencies
Is familiar with and complies with all policies and regulations as put forth in the schools documents
Since safety and security are everyones responsibility, takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, faculty, staff, equipment, materials and facilities
Performs other duties as assigned

Required Education & Experience:

Masters degree in Counseling, Social Work or Psychology or related areas
3+ years experience teaching and/or counseling middle-school aged children

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Strong knowledge of current trends, research, and best practices in child development and social/emotional learning.
Ability to identify at-risk children and respond appropriately
Awareness of and training in supporting schoolwide work related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices to build a sense of belonging throughout the school
Strong knowledge of relevant current state and federal laws
Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the students and program.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to maintain confidential information
Proficient at working in a Microsoft Windows environment and confidently learn new technology
Ability to work and communicate well with students, families, faculty, and staff within the community

Robust STS Benefits Plan Includes:

STS pays 100% of Employee MedicalInsurance premiums
STS makes annual contributions to Employee Health Savings Account
STS pays 100% of Employee Dental& Vision Insurance
STS paid Long-Term Disability& Life Insurance
STS contributes up to 10% of salary to Employee 403(b) to Retirement Savings Account
STS Offices are closed during Winter Wellness Days (Dec 25 to Jan 1)
Competitive PTO and paid vacation
SAGE Dining provided lunches while school is in session
Robust Professional Development Opportunities
Dependent Care Spending AccountAvailable

If this sounds like you, we'd like to hear from you. Please click on Apply Now on our careers website and complete our online employment application. Then upload your rsum and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in and qualified for this position.

www.stthomasschool.org/about/careers

Position open until filled.

No phone calls or drop-ins please.

Thank you for your interest in St. Thomas School and this position.

This description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

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