School Counselor (Middle Level)

Notre Dame Preparatory School; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Disability and life insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Notre Dame Preparatory School in Towson, Maryland seeks a compassionate Middle Level School Counselor to support students in grades 6–8. The role emphasizes social-emotional learning, crisis response, and collaboration with faculty and families to promote resilience and well-being.

This full-time, 10-month position runs August 17, 2026 through June 15, 2027, with orientation August 17-19, 2026. The ideal candidate holds a Master's in School Counseling, at least two years of relevant experience,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in School Counseling.
• Minimum of two years of experience working with middle school-aged students in a school setting.
• Strong understanding of adolescent development, social-emotional learning, and the unique needs of middle school girls.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention, risk assessment, and referral processes.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaborative skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively as a member of the School Counseling department and the NDP Middle Level community.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and the dignity of every student.
• A passion for helping young adolescents realize their full academic, social, emotional, and personal potential.
• Commitment to the mission of Notre Dame Preparatory School, including academic excellence, spiritual growth, and the pursuit of social justice.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver developmentally appropriate social-emotional learning curriculum for Middle Level students.
• Teach classes and facilitate discussions on topics including emotional regulation, healthy relationships, self-awareness, decision-making, stress management, digital citizenship, and leadership.
• Support programs that promote belonging, confidence, resilience, and healthy adolescent development in girls.
• Provide short-term individual school counseling and support for students experiencing academic, social-emotional, behavioral, or personal challenges.
• Identify students in need of additional support, assess concerns, coordinate appropriate interventions, and monitor student progress.
• Facilitate small-group counseling and support programs based on identified student needs.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and confidentiality in accordance with ethical and professional standards.
• Make recommendations and referrals to outside mental health professionals and community resources when appropriate.
• Collaborate with school administrators, families, and community mental health providers to coordinate care and support.
• Participate in the development and implementation of student wellness initiatives and prevention programs.
• Partner with faculty, advisors, administrators, and families to support student success and well-being.
• Consult with teachers regarding student concerns and strategies for supporting diverse student needs.
• Participate in student support meetings and multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of grade-level programming, student transitions, and community-building initiatives.
• Participate actively in departmental meetings, professional development opportunities, and school-wide initiatives.
• Remain current with best practices and emerging trends in school counseling, adolescent development, and student wellness.
• Engage fully as a member of the Middle Level community and contribute positively to the life of the school.

Skills

Empathy

Counseling

Student Support

Communication

Collaborative teamwork

Crisis Intervention

Education

Master's degree in School Counseling

Job description

About Notre Dame Preparatory School

Founded in 1873, Notre Dame Preparatory School (NDP) is a Catholic, independent, college-preparatory school for girls in grades 6–12 located on a beautiful 65-acre campus in Towson, Maryland. Inspired by the School Sisters of Notre Dame and rooted in the charism of unity, NDP is committed to educating young women to transform the world, a mission the community has been committed to for more than 150 years and accepts with enthusiasm, conviction, and faith.

Details

Posted: 15-Jun-26

Location: Towson, Maryland

Type: Full Time

Salary: 55,000 - 70,000 annually

Categories: School Counseling

Required Education: Masters

Position Overview

Notre Dame Preparatory School seeks a compassionate, collaborative, and student-centered Middle Level School Counselor to support the academic, social-emotional, and personal development of students in grades 6–8. Grounded in the mission and values of an all-girls, Catholic, independent school, the Middle Level School Counselor fosters student well-being through individual and small-group counseling, classroom instruction, consultation with faculty and families, crisis response, and proactive programming that promotes resilience, healthy relationships, self-advocacy, and personal growth.

Working closely with members of the School Counseling Department, Middle Level Administration, faculty, and families, the counselor helps create a supportive and inclusive environment in which every student is known, valued, and empowered to thrive academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.

This full-time, 10-month position runs August 17, 2026 - June 15, 2027, to include new employee orientation August 17 - 19, 2026. Actual reporting dates assigned per school calendar.

Core Responsibilities

• Design and deliver developmentally appropriate social-emotional learning curriculum for Middle Level students.
• Teach classes and facilitate discussions on topics including emotional regulation, healthy relationships, self-awareness, decision-making, stress management, digital citizenship, and leadership.
• Support programs that promote belonging, confidence, resilience, and healthy adolescent development in girls.
• Provide short-term individual school counseling and support for students experiencing academic, social-emotional, behavioral, or personal challenges.
• Identify students in need of additional support, assess concerns, coordinate appropriate interventions, and monitor student progress.
• Facilitate small-group counseling and support programs based on identified student needs.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and confidentiality in accordance with ethical and professional standards.
• Make recommendations and referrals to outside mental health professionals and community resources when appropriate.
• Collaborate with school administrators, families, and community mental health providers to coordinate care and support.
• Participate in the development and implementation of student wellness initiatives and prevention programs.
• Partner with faculty, advisors, administrators, and families to support student success and well-being.
• Consult with teachers regarding student concerns and strategies for supporting diverse student needs.
• Participate in student support meetings and multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of grade-level programming, student transitions, and community-building initiatives.
• Participate actively in departmental meetings, professional development opportunities, and school-wide initiatives.
• Remain current with best practices and emerging trends in school counseling, adolescent development, and student wellness.
• Engage fully as a member of the Middle Level community and contribute positively to the life of the school.

Qualification and Expertise

• Master's degree in School Counseling.
• Minimum of two years of experience working with middle school-aged students in a school setting.
• Strong understanding of adolescent development, social-emotional learning, and the unique needs of middle school girls.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention, risk assessment, and referral processes.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaborative skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively as a member of the School Counseling department and the NDP Middle Level community.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and the dignity of every student.
• A passion for helping young adolescents realize their full academic, social, emotional, and personal potential.
• Commitment to the mission of Notre Dame Preparatory School, including academic excellence, spiritual growth, and the pursuit of social justice.

Compensation & Benefits

Notre Dame Preparatory School offers a competitive, market-aligned compensation package commensurate with the seniority, scope, and impact of this role. The anticipated salary range is $55,000-$70,000 with flexibility for exceptional candidates along with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement contributions, disability and life insurance, and generous paid time off.

Application Process

Interested candidates should apply online through the NDP Employment site and submit:

• A résumé.
• A cover letter describing your philosophy of school counseling and how it aligns with the mission of Notre Dame Preparatory School.
• Contact information for three professional references.

All candidates must successfully complete a background check.

The school seeks applications from candidates who possess a commitment to Notre Dame Preparatory School’s mission of academic excellence, spiritual growth, and social justice.

Notre Dame Preparatory School is dedicated to the ideals of transformative education. Inspired by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, the school’s founding order, NDP’s dedicated, creative, and extraordinary faculty present an outstanding educational experience, simultaneously rooted in the liberal arts and relevant to today’s society. Through hands-on projects, experiential learning, and foundational coursework, NDP students think critically, solve problems creatively, and communicate clearly. Outside of the classroom, co-curricular and extra-curricular experiences develop their confidence and leadership. The school’s spiritual and justice mission, rooted in the Gospel and inspired by the SSND charism of unity, anchors students as they seek to become loving, just, and wise young women ready to change the world for the better.

Founded in 1873 by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, a teaching order from Germany, Notre Dame Preparatory School is one of Baltimore's oldest Catholic, college preparatory schools for girls. The school's original mission--to foster academic excellence, spiritual growth and practice of social justice in its students--has inspired more than 6,000 living alumnae and continues to inspire the approximately 800 girls currently enrolled in grades 6-12. Notre Dame Prep is located in Towson, Maryland, north of Baltimore City. SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT Where Girls Become Women Who Transform the World Notre Dame Preparatory School educates and empowers girls to become women who transform the world. As a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for girls in grades 6 through 12, Notre Dame Prep inspires students to pursue academic excellence, spiritual growth and the practice of justice. Infused with the spirit of the School Sisters of Notre Dame and rooted in the teachings of the Catholic Church, the NDP community strives to answer God’s call “…to act justly, to love tenderly, and to walk humbly with God.” (Micah 6:8)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Consistent with all applicable laws, Notre Dame Preparatory School will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other bases prohibited by law, provided the individual is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the essential functions of the job.

All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity, and only valid job qualifications will be required.