Middle School Counselor

The full-time Middle School Counselor position will have ongoing contact with and direct responsibility for supporting the academic and social life of students on campus. This is a ten-month position, starting in mid-August and ending in mid-June.Roles & ResponsibilitiesMeet with individual students and groups of students from the MS supporting student mental health needs, including short-term crisis counselingCommunicate with teachers about specific students, and advocate for students experiencing emotional or academic difficultyCommunicate with parents/guardians regarding student needsParticipate in advisory planning committeeAssist with Intersession planning and executionOrganize lunch bunch and special interest groups related to mental healthCollaborate with the HLC (learning center) and grade deans to design student support plans and follow up as necessary with students and parents/guardiansParticipate in transition meetings regarding the 8th to 9th transitionConsult with outside providers regarding student well-being and supportMember of Middle School student support teamServe as a member of the Middle School Administrative Team