Counselor

Position type: Full time, Exempt, Academic Year Only Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. (unless otherwise specified) Reports to: Director of Center of Excellence in Gifted Education Position Summary: Sycamore School seeks an experienced counselor for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. The role of the counselor is to intervene with students to support their social and emotional learning and mental health needs. The counselor will also collaborate with faculty, administrators, and parents to ensure clear communication and continuity of support. Responsibilities Student-related responsibilities: Implement and facilitate SEL (Social Emotional Learning) programming Provide individual counseling Facilitate small group counseling & skill building groups Response to urgent crisis issues Directly support students with high emotional needs Respond and intervene to grade level requests Observe in classrooms in response to concerns Support 2e (twice-exceptional) students in coordination with Learning Resource Team Faculty-related responsibilities: Participate on student support teams regarding behavioral, social, emotional, mental health, and achievement concerns Attend faculty meetings and committees Communication responsibilities: Document direct services with students Communication with teachers and parents regarding behavioral, social, emotional, mental health, and achievement concerns as needed in accordance with confidentiality guidelines Qualifications and Requirements Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or mental health field Active license in above field (preferred) Experience with counseling students and implementing SEL programming Ability to handle confidential information appropriatelyExperience working with gifted students preferred Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills #J-18808-Ljbffr Independent Educational Consultants Association