Middle School Counselor

Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart

Position: Middle School - School Counselor

Location: Newton Country Day School, 785 Centre St. Newton, MA

Schedule: Academic year, Full-time, 10 months

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per year

The Middle School - School Counselor will support students' academic, social, and emotional well-being. This role requires a proactive approach to counseling, social-emotional learning (SEL), and collaboration with students, faculty, and families. As a member of the Student Support Services Program, the Middle School Counselor will contribute to a positive school culture by providing direct counseling services, leading social-emotional learning initiatives, partnering with families and faculty, offering professional development, and helping shape policies that support student well-being. The Middle School Counselor plays a crucial role in nurturing students' overall well-being and development, allowing them to thrive academically and personally.

Position Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Student Support and the Director of Middle School, the Middle School Counselor is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing social-emotional initiatives that promote student success in Grades 5 through 8. The counselor serves as a leader in developing and delivering social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum and other wellness initiatives that support students' academic, social, and emotional growth. The School Counselor works closely with faculty, students, and families to ensure that all learners receive the resources and support they need to thrive academically and emotionally.

Student Support & Counseling

• Provide short-term and long-term counseling services to students, including individual and group sessions.
• Develop and implement social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum and other wellness initiatives that support students' academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Collaborate with faculty, students, and families to ensure that all learners receive the resources and support they need to thrive academically and emotionally.
• Lead social-emotional learning initiatives and provide professional development opportunities for faculty and staff.
• Help shape policies that support student well-being and contribute to a positive school culture.

• Master's degree in School Counseling or related field.
• Massachusetts School Counselor Certification.
• Experience working with students in Grades 5-8.
• Strong knowledge of social-emotional learning (SEL) principles and practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, and families.