Full-Time School Counselor

The Stanley Clark School seeks an experienced, organized, and collaborative full-time School Counselor for the 2026-2027 school year who is eager to work with students spanning preschool to grade 8, along with their parents, teachers, and division directors to support their growth and wellbeing.

This is a 10-month position reporting to the Director of Early Childhood and Lower School.

About Stanley Clark:

Stanley Clark is a preschool through grade 8 independent school in South Bend, IN. Our Mission states: “We inspire each student to find a joy of learning through a comprehensive journey rooted in excellence, igniting limitless potential.” Our Core Values guide all that we do:

• Engage as empathetic critical thinkers
• Seek and build meaningful and authentic connections
• Foster a nurturing environment of kindness and integrity
• Empower through respectful collaboration
• Embrace a spirit of curiosity

All employees must be of outstanding personal character, show a willingness to collaborate, think creatively, innovate, and exhibit a commitment to continuous improvement that ensures our students’ experiences at school are second to none each and every day.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Student Guidance/Counseling Meetings

• Meet with students who come up as students of concern in consultation with the Division Director and classroom teachers. Perform regular “check-ins” with a caseload of students throughout the week and keep parents/teachers informed about strategies discussed.
• Provide short term evidence-based counseling for individual students and run therapeutic small groups, helping students develop coping strategies, resiliency, social skills, self-regulation skills, self-awareness skills, and communication skills
• Communicate with each student’s parents/teachers to ensure consistency and support

• Master’s degree in School Counseling or related field
• Indiana School Counselor Certification
• Experience working with students in preschool through grade 8
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and division directors
• Knowledge of evidence-based counseling strategies and techniques