What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Counseling position at The Roxbury Latin School?
The Roxbury Latin School seeks to appoint a full-time Director of Counseling. Beginning in August 2025, the successful candidate will have experience working with adolescents and a desire to be an integral part of a school community. This position includes opportunities for working with students in drop-in and short-term consultation and psychotherapy sessions; developing programming for students, faculty, and families; managing psycho-educational testing for students; and helping to coordinate educational accommodations for students with learning differences and non-traditional learning styles. Additional opportunities may be available for teaching, coaching, or facilitating student clubs and activities. A background in clinical psychology or school psychology is preferred (Psy.D or Ph.D.); other counseling and mental health qualifications and experience will also be considered.
Specific Responsibilities include:
- Work with the school’s leadership team, consulting psychologist, and school nurse regarding issues of adolescent emotional and physical health, especially where they intersect with boys’ learning.
- Provide leadership in a comprehensive approach to the school’s Health and Wellness curriculum, including working with the dean of students, school nurse, and others to develop and lead social-emotional and wellness programming for students, families, and faculty/staff.
- Be available for student counseling and psychotherapy in drop-in and short-term capacities; support families in various ways; and help faculty and staff access mental health resources.
- Coordinate psycho-educational testing for students and their families; interpret the findings and work with the school’s leadership team, dean of academics, director of academic support, class deans, and faculty/staff to provide appropriate accommodations that support the learning needs of all students.
- Supplement the school’s robust advising program through faculty professional development, educational initiatives on special topics, and consultations.
- Be involved in the life of the school through coaching, facilitating student activities, and/or teaching.
Company Description
An independent day school for 300 boys in grades 7-12, Roxbury Latin was founded in 1645 and is located in the West Roxbury neighborhood of Boston. The school attracts a student body noted for its academic ability and its diversity, and it offers top salaries and benefits to its faculty and staff. An equal opportunity employer, the school is fully committed to attracting, retaining, and developing the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, age, nation of origin, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants should send a letter of interest and a résumé to Dr. Bryan Dunn, Assistant Head of School for Program via email at bryan.dunn@roxburylatin.org.