Middle School Counselor

The Savannah Country Day School is seeking a Middle School Counselor to support the social and emotional well-being of 6th-8th grade students, serving a key role in fostering an atmosphere of emotional wellness among students.

The Middle School Counselor is an integral part of the Counseling Department and reports directly to the Director of Student Health and Wellbeing.

Major job responsibilities include:

• Meet regularly with Learning Specialists, the Assistant Head of Middle School, and the Head of Middle School to discuss issues concerning students and to review case studies, the status of students receiving tutoring, referrals for psycho-educational screenings and evaluations.
• Meet weekly with the Counseling Department to staff student cases and to research and implement programming for students and parents.
• Provide regular 1:1 counseling sessions with students, as needed.
• Facilitate student peer support groups on diverse family structures, divorce, grief, loss, etc., when necessary.
• Support faculty in their roles as advisors and teachers.
• Participate in grade level meetings.
• Conduct assessments of students and observe students in classrooms, as needed.
• Consult individually with teachers to discuss student needs and to implement an action plan to meet those needs.
• Meet with parents and participate in parent conferences, as needed.
• Maintain a current and accurate referral database of mental health service providers; connect parents with outside therapeutic referrals as needed; coordinate with outside providers working with students.
• Provide group counseling as needed, such as social skills/friendship groups and adolescent support groups.
• Maintain accurate notes regarding all students.
• Provide crisis management support.
• Provide parental support as needed.

• Master's degree in School Counseling or related field.
• Experience working with middle school students and families.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Knowledge of counseling theories, techniques, and best practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and parents.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities.