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Form of workSchool Counselor – Middle School
Founded by Detroit philanthropists George and Ellen Booth in 1904, Cranbrook Educational Community is one of the world’s leading centers of education, science, and art. Comprised of a graduate Academy of Art, contemporary Art Museum, Center for Collections and Research, House and Gardens, Institute of Science, and more than 1,600 students attending our Pre-K through 12 independent college preparatory Schools, Cranbrook welcomes thousands of visitors and students to its campus each year. Critics have called Cranbrook “the most enchanted and enchanting setting in America” and in 1989 it was designated a National Historic Landmark. The campus is located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, about 20 miles north of downtown Detroit. For more, please visit our website: www.cranbrook.edu.
Seeking a self-motivated, caring, experienced, and clinically licensed full-time counselor to join our school family for the 2024-2025 School Year. The Middle School for Boys provides a caring small environment (150 students) that works to create strong and healthy young men who have the skills to pursue their dreams. The Middle Schools for Boys is an independent school that resides on a 318-acre campus that also encompasses our Science Institute and Art Museum.
A successful candidate will have a current clinical certification in Social Work, Psychology or counseling and will also be responsible for interpreting outside private evaluations and creating and monitoring accommodation plans to support students.
Strong candidates will demonstrate commitment to the overall wellbeing of the students, faculty, and staff and promote best practices for reaching all learners. The counselor will work closely with faculty and administration within the building and across divisions to coordinate best practices of wellbeing, social-emotional and academic student support.
Requirements:
- A Master’s degree and current clinical professional license in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling.
- A minimum of three years of school experience (Middle School level preferred).
- Strong background in child development and psychopathology
- Experience in understanding psychoeducational evaluations for struggling learners and creating support plans.
- Strong communication & facilitation skills
- Experience that demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with multiple constituents and shows effective team building.
- Strong problem-solving, written and oral communication skills.
Cranbrook offers competitive compensation and benefits that include medical, dental, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, and retirement programs with employer contribution.
Interested candidates must submit a curriculum vitae or résumé, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, statement of educational philosophy in relation to this position, and two or three letters of recommendation with contact information. Please be sure all documents are uploaded when you submit your application. Questions about this position may be directed to Karen Gomez at kgomez@cranbrook.edu.
