Parental Leave Grade 5-8 Counselor

The Meadowbrook School; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Meadowbrook School in Weston is seeking a 5 - 8 Counselor for parental leave coverage from October 2025 to February 2026. The role involves providing comprehensive mental health support to middle school students, collaborating with faculty, and implementing social-emotional curricula. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to an inclusive school environment dedicated to fostering the development of its students.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options

School-matched retirement plan

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Masters-level clinical social worker, or advanced degree required.
• Previous counseling experience in a school preferred.
• Knowledge of evidence-based clinical skills in school context.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services to support the mental health of students.
• Consult with faculty and administration on student needs.
• Observe students to develop behavior plans with teachers.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Collaboration

Mental health education

Social-emotional skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

Masters-level clinical social work or advanced degree in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology

Job description

The Meadowbrook School of Weston, a pre-kindergarten through 8th grade school located in Weston, MA, seven miles west of Boston, is seeking a 5 - 8 Counselor to cover a parental leave from October 2025 - February 2026.

Meadowbrook is a mission-driven school and we invite candidates to familiarize themselves withour mission before applying for the position.

At Meadowbrook, smart, passionate people join together in an expansive learning environment with rigorous academics and innovative curricula to inspire, challenge, and empower students to achieve at the highest level, connect deeply with a diverse community, and courageously create change.

We strongly encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQ educators, or educators from communities that are historically underrepresented in independent schools. We are committed to an inclusive school experience for all those who come to work at Meadowbrook.

Skills and Responsibilities:

• Direct clinical services to support mental health and social-emotional growth of Grade 5 through 8 students - individual, dyad, small groups, whole class; crisis intervention as needed
• Consultation as a resource to faculty and administration
• Observes students in the classroom and develops behavior plans in partnership with teachers and learning specialists
• Teaches social-emotional skills and facilitates preventative mental health education in Grade 5 through 8
• Provides guidance to parents/guardians in individual meetings as needed
• Strong collaboration with the Equity & Inclusion Office
• Makes referrals to outside providers such as therapy as needed; maintains diverse list of clinicians; consults regularly as school liaison with outside providers
• Meets regularly with the Head of Middle School, Middle School faculty, and Lower School Counselor; attends division meetings and serves on the Student Support Team

Qualifications:

• Masters-level clinical social worker, or an advanced degree in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology;
• Previous counseling experience in a school preferred
• Knowledge and experience providing evidence-based clinical skills in school milieu
• Experience with developmentally appropriate approaches to teaching and learning, such as Responsive Classroom and/or RULER, or other SEL training
• Deep knowledge of best-practices in preventative mental health and wellness education and anti-racist education, with commitment to personal growth in these areas
• Experience teaching social-emotional learning at middle school level preferred
• Ability and experience in developing, coordinating, and executing mental health assessments, interventions and behavioral plans for students
• Experience with maintaining confidentiality- boundaries with, and documentation of- students and families
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; including the ability to meaningfully connect with all constituents, with a positive attitude, energy, and an inspiring and entrepreneurial style
• Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community
• Knowledge of and ability to work effectively with populations across different cultures

Meadowbrook offers competitive salaries, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance plan options, a school-matched retirement plan and paid time off. Employees must be authorized to work in the United States.

The Meadowbrook School is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, familial or marital status, or any other characteristic protected from discrimination under state or federal law.