Lower School / Middle School Counselor

Rye Country Day School is seeking a Lower School / Middle School (LS/MS) Counselor beginning August 2026.

RCDS is a coeducational, Prek-12, college preparatory school located in Westchester County, New York.

Our mission statement: RCDS is a diverse community of passionate students and world-class educators who challenge themselves and each other to think critically and make a positive impact on the world.

With academic excellence at its core, our program promotes exploration and growth in every dimension of school life—intellectual, artistic, athletic, civic, and social.

Rye Country Day students are lifelong learners with a deep sense of purpose and exemplary strength of character.

The LS/MS Counselor is responsible for supporting the health and well-being of students in the Lower School and Middle School and reports to the Middle School Principal and the Director of Counseling Support Services.

In addition to providing direct support to children and families, the LS/MS Counselor provides consultation support to teachers and co-leads the Lower School and Middle School Social-Emotional Learning program via push-in and classroom-based models (e.g. SEEK Course).

Responsibilities of the position include:

• Counseling LS/MS students using individual and group modalities on an as-needed, short-term basis.
• Teaching SEL classes in LS/MS and participating in curriculum development for health lessons and advisories.
• Providing age-appropriate crisis intervention for individual students.
• Assisting administration and other divisions in school-wide crisis planning and intervention.
• Making appropriate referrals outside of school for ongoing care and support.
• Maintaining a diverse list of outside referrals that meets the needs of the students with regard to race, gender, socioeconomic needs, geographic location, and insurance.
• Consulting and liaising with outside therapists and evaluators using school documents and records.

• Master's degree in School Counseling or related field.
• NY State School Counseling Certification.
• Experience working with students in grades K-8.
• Knowledge of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum and practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and other support staff.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.