Part-time Upper School Counselor

Position: Part-time Upper School Counselor

Founded in 1888, The Baldwin School is a non-sectarian college preparatory, independent day school, PK-12, dedicated to a tradition of excellence in all-girls education. In a nurturing atmosphere that reflects socioeconomic, ethnic and religious diversity, our girls strive to develop scholarship, leadership and citizenship within a community that emphasizes intellectual rigor, ethical integrity, and independence of thought. More information is available on our website.

The Baldwin School seeks applicants for the part time position of Upper School Counselor to support students in Grades 9-12 beginning in January 2025. The successful candidate will possess excellent speaking, writing, and interpersonal skills; be successful in working with teams; demonstrate relevant and current knowledge of adolescent development and health related topics; show enthusiasm for working with students, families, and colleagues; have a very high level of energy, creativity and flexibility; possess a growth mindset; and a sense of humor. She or he will be able to inspire and empower students and faculty to learn; collaborate and engage in daily conversations and experiences with students and colleagues; and commit to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning. Successful candidates will have an understanding of and appreciation for girls' education.

The Upper School Counselor is a part of the Baldwin Counseling and Wellbeing team, working to provide robust, comprehensive programming and services to students, faculty, and parents in support of student social-emotional growth and development.

Responsibilities:

• Foster and maintain strong relationships and collaborative communication with students, parents, faculty, and administrators;
• Work with the Coordinator of Counseling and Wellbeing to support faculty training to develop their knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors;
• Work collaboratively with the learning specialists in the continued development of a comprehensive student support program that includes education and consultation with faculty, staff, and administration;
• Collaborate with the learning specialists to provide multi-faceted support for students in the classroom and through outside resources;
• Collaborate with the learning specialists to read and interpret the results of neuropsychological evaluations as needed;
• In collaboration with faculty and administration, design and implement an individualized plan for students whose social-emotional needs are impacting their ability to fully complete academic assignments;
• Work with faculty, parents, and private contractors on behalf of students who require specialized academic instruction and/or counseling services;
• Implement programming for families and faculty/staff specific to the issues facing students, such as social media, mental health, at-risk behaviors, peer dynamics, etc.;
• Support student programming, such as Peer Mentors and their training;
• Participate as a full member of the Upper School faculty and demonstrate a willingness to engage actively in The Baldwin School community in an appropriate and visible way
• Serve as an advisor to a small group of students, and chaperone events as needed
• Other duties as assigned by the Division Director or Head of School.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Counseling, School Psychology, or related field;
• A minimum of 3 years in a school setting working with middle or upper-school-aged students;
• Experience with G-Suite/Google Apps for Education;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Enthusiasm for embracing the independent school model of mentoring, advising, and supporting students outside the classroom;
• Demonstrated experience in differentiation, enrichment, and intervention strategies; experience with a variety of common academic and behavioral assessments;