Butler Montessori seeks a part time (approximately 20 hours/week) School Counselor. This position will deliver counseling programs, parent education, and services that promote the social and emotional well-being of students according to their developmental needs from infants through 12th Grade with a focus on grades 4 through 12.

Responsibilities:

• Provide educational and preventive counseling services and programs in the areas of social and emotional competency;
• Provide counseling services and screenings of students with particular needs with sound judgment, including making appropriate community referrals for specialized support services and managing crises in accordance to mandated child protection reporting laws;
• Work with other school staff to develop and implement relevant programs that address current needs and trends among students and families;
• Maintain intervention documentation and actively communicate to appropriate faculty and administration;
• Serve as a resource for parents, faculty, and administration in addressing concerns pertaining to individuals or groups of students. Including design and delivery of parent education programs;
• Maximize accessibility and outreach to students and parents through regular communication about ongoing programs/services/resources;
• Work closely with the Head of School, Academic Directors of Education, and faculty to address student conduct, behavioral concerns, investigations, and discipline as needed;
• Establish collaborative working relationships with the school team, including students, parents, school faculty and administration, and external organizations.

Education/Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Psychology, School Counseling, Social Work, or a related field required.
• Training in behavioral assessments and intervention, mental health assessment, parent consultation, classroom management, and related assessments and intervention methods.
• Professional license in Maryland (or the equivalent; willing to consider and support the right candidate working towards professional license)
• Experience working with a variety of age groups from early childhood through high school.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The salary will be adjusted to reflect the hours per week contracted to work and if the candidate works during the summer. We will attempt to schedule your hours at around your schedule.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Montessori Environments or with Montessori qualifications.

Interested candidates should address a cover letter and resume to me, Scott, via email: scott@butlerschool.org.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $38,000.00 - $44,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 15 – 25 per week

Physical setting:

• Private school
• School

Work Location: In person