Counselor

About Mill Springs Academy

Mill Springs Academy is a college-preparatory independent school serving neurodivergent learners in grades K–12. The school’s mission is to empower students with learning differences through an innovative curriculum and real-world learning experiences that prepare them to be Real World Ready. Mill Springs fosters a collaborative, mission-driven community dedicated to helping students discover their strengths and thrive in school and beyond.

The salary range for this position is $63,000–$67,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Mill Springs Academy offers a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan options, and paid time off.

About the Role

In conjunction with the Student Services team, the Counselor will help develop and maintain a comprehensive student services and counseling program for profoundly gifted students. This includes one-on-one meetings, classroom discussions, community meetings, and student events designed to support students’ academic, social, emotional, and personal growth.

Responsibilities

• Assist students individually and in groups through regularly scheduled meetings (or as needed) to develop academic, personal, and social skills, goals, and plans.
  
  
• Provide individual and group counseling to students with identified concerns and needs (e.g., executive function strategies, study skills, self-advocacy with teachers).
  
  
• Assist teachers, parents/guardians, and other stakeholders in interpreting and understanding student data.
  
  
• Support administrators and staff with relevant tasks for the benefit of students and the school community.
  
  
• Create and present educational sessions in response to identified community needs, including classroom lessons, student programming, and professional development.
  
  
• Ensure continuity and appropriateness of care by consulting with and referring to outside providers when issues require more in-depth support.
  
  
• Collaborate with the Academic Support team within Student Services to meet the needs of students with identified learning differences.
  
  
• Follow the ethical guidelines of the appropriate licensing entity when providing counseling services.
  
  
• Provide referral options to parents/guardians upon request.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Master’s degree in School Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, or a related field.
  
  
• Two to three years of counseling experience providing both prevention and intervention support.
  
  
• Ability to support and guide parents, faculty, and staff in identifying and prioritizing the best interests of students.
  
  
• Knowledge of barriers to student learning and the ability to implement counseling strategies to address those barriers.
  
  
• Demonstrated ability to foster a student-centered environment and maintain collaborative working relationships with faculty and staff.
  
  
• Ability to maintain accurate records and confidentiality as appropriate.
  
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  
  
• Familiarity with, or ability to quickly learn, software including office productivity tools, student information systems, and learning management systems.
  
  

Schedule:

Mondays-Fridays 7:45am-3:45pm