Counselor - Full Time

The Counselor, as part of the Student Services team, will design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive counseling program to support profoundly gifted students. Through individual meetings, group discussions, community activities, and student events, the Counselor will help students develop their academic, social, emotional, and personal skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to support students’ academic, social, and personal development, including executive functioning strategies, study skills, and self-advocacy.

• Conduct regular check-ins and as-needed meetings to help students set goals and create actionable plans.

• Collaborate with teachers, parents/guardians, and other stakeholders to interpret student data and address student needs.

• Support administrators and staff with student-focused initiatives and programs.

• Develop and deliver educational sessions, student programming, and professional development based on community needs.

• Coordinate care with external providers and refer students for additional support when needed.

• Partner with the Academic Support team to meet the needs of students with identified learning differences.

• Adhere to professional ethical guidelines and maintain confidentiality in all counseling services.

• Provide families with referral resources upon request.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in School Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, or a related field.

• 2–3 years of counseling experience, including both preventive and intervention-based support.

• Proven ability to guide parents, faculty, and staff in prioritizing student well-being.

• Understanding of barriers to student learning and the ability to implement effective counseling strategies.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build cooperative relationships with students, faculty, and staff.

• Excellent record-keeping and confidentiality practices.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency with or willingness to learn software such as office productivity tools, student information systems, and learning management systems.