Middle School Counselor

TrulyHired; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 62,744 - 83,659; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking a counselor to provide support for middle-school students with social and emotional needs at Carroll School in Lincoln, Massachusetts. The individual will engage with students, parents, and staff to enhance students' emotional well-being and promote positive skills through counseling and group work.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling, with experience in school counseling preferred. This role emphasizes collaboration and inclusion within a compassionate educational environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field is required.
• LICSW/LMHC or license-eligible preferred.
• Experience in a school environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling, case management, or crisis intervention services for middle-school students.
• Lead student groups focusing on skill development or interests.
• Maintain communication with teachers, parents, and external providers.
• Assist in planning and implementing school-wide SEL programs.
• Participate as an integral member of a grade-level team.
• Attend trainings, meetings, and activities as required.

Skills

Relational skills

Clinical skills

Experience in culturally responsive approaches

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology

Job description

Job Description

Position is part of the Carroll Counseling Department, reporting to the Director of Counseling. Primary responsibilities include the provision of services to students, parents, and teachers regarding social, emotional, psychosocial health, and family‑related concerns. The role supports students in attaining a positive sense of identity and self‑worth, and equips them with academic and relational success skills.

About Carroll School

Located in Waltham, Lincoln, and Wayland, Massachusetts, Carroll School is an independent day school that serves students with language‑based learning differences, such as dyslexia. The school empowers children to become academically skilled, self‑advocate learners prepared to enter other academic settings. This temporary position is located on the Lincoln campus.

Carroll School recognizes that diversity and inclusivity are essential to ensuring students' success and are a moral imperative. The work we do changes lives. We welcome candidates with strong interpersonal and culturally responsive communication skills and demonstrated professional collaboration.

Carroll School is an equal‑opportunity employer that offers competitive salaries and benefits, including comprehensive professional development opportunities.

Position Summary

The ideal candidate is a self‑starter who brings a collaborative style, clinical skills relevant to a school setting, and values a community of highly engaged, compassionate, and motivated educators. The role welcomes experience or interest in culturally responsive approaches and practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling, case management, or crisis intervention services for middle‑school students with adjustment or social/emotional concerns.
• Lead student groups focusing on skill development (e.g., social skills, self‑regulation) or interests (e.g., community service, social activism).
• Maintain communication with teachers, parents, and external providers regarding students' social/emotional needs and provide consultation on social‑emotional components of student profiles.
• Assist in planning and implementing school‑wide SEL programs (e.g., Responsive Classroom), Health & Wellness lessons, and other pro‑social, community‑building activities in a culturally responsive manner.
• Participate as an integral member of a grade‑level team, supporting general operations of that grade.
• Attend program, departmental, and school‑wide trainings, meetings, and activities as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Counseling Director or Division Head.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
• LICSW/LMHC or license‑eligible preferred.
• Experience in a school environment preferred.
• Excellent relational and clinical skills, and capacity to connect with students and parents.

Salary

Exact salary offered is dependent on educational credentials and years of experience.

• 1–10 years of experience: $62,744–$83,659
• 11–25 years of experience: $86,001–$106,243