McLean School, a K-12 co-educational independent school in Potomac, Maryland, seeks a compassionate, skilled, and collaborative Upper School Counselor to support students' social-emotional well-being and learning and partner with faculty and families to foster student success.
This 10-month position will begin with the start of the new school year in August 2026. For 70 years, McLean School has helped bright K-12 students realize their full potential by providing a comprehensive college-preparatory program that emphasizes small classes and differentiated instruction.
Through our Abilities Model, we embrace both traditional learners and those with mild-to-moderate learning challenges. We recognize and teach individual strengths, responding to areas of challenge but never defining students by them.
The Upper School Counselor plays a vital role in supporting adolescents' social, emotional, and behavioral development during a critical period of growth and transition. As a member of the Student Support and Social Emotional Learning team, the counselor provides short-term direct counseling services, consults with teachers and families, and, as appropriate, with outside providers, and collaborates with administrators to ensure students are supported academically, emotionally, and socially as they prepare for postsecondary pathways.
Key Responsibilities
School-Wide & Preventive Programming
