Middle School Counselor - SEL & Student Wellbeing Leader

Kent Denver School; Englewood (CO); Presencial; USD 51.000 - 61.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Kent Denver School is seeking a Middle School Counselor to support grades 6–8 with social, emotional, and mental health needs, as part of the Wellness team. You will provide short-term, solution-focused counseling and collaborate with advisors, faculty, administrators, and families to advance SEL initiatives.

Under the supervision of the Director of Counseling, you will work to foster emotional skill development, strengthen adult-student relationships, and promote a culture of care, safety,

Formación

• Master's or doctorate degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Commitment to lifelong professional growth.
• A belief in the central importance of diversity and inclusion in the life of the school.
• A commitment to culturally responsive practices to support the well-being of all students in our community.
• Deep knowledge in child and adolescent development and the challenges faced by students in middle and high school.
• Energy, flexibility, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor.
• An appreciation for the Vision Statement and Core Values of Kent Denver, and a wish to be a participant in the life of the school.

Responsabilidades

• Providing solutions focused counseling to students and their families and facilitating a warm referral to outpatient services when necessary.
• Collaborating with the school’s learning specialists, nurse, and deans to facilitate social-emotional interventions that advance a student’s educational needs.
• Working closely with a student’s parents/caregivers as well as outpatient medical providers to coordinate mental health care.
• Supporting staff, faculty, and coaches in social-emotional learning and creating a culture and climate of belonging.
• Helping us to innovate the integration of health and wellness into the daily life of Kent Denver students and employees.

Descripción del empleo

The Kent Denver School is seeking a Middle School Counselor to support grades 6–8 with social, emotional, and mental health needs, as part of the Wellness team. You will provide short-term, solution-focused counseling and collaborate with advisors, faculty, administrators, and families to advance SEL initiatives.

Under the supervision of the Director of Counseling, you will work to foster emotional skill development, strengthen adult-student relationships, and promote a culture of care, safety,