Spring Coverage: School Counselor (Pre-K–8)

The Park School; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Park School in Brookline, MA is seeking a Temporary School Counselor to cover a leave from mid-February through June, serving both Upper and Lower Divisions and reporting to the Assistant Head of School for Curriculum & Instruction. The role centers on supporting students, families, and faculty in alignment with the school's mission.

Responsibilities include short-term counseling, referrals when needed, collaboration with families and teachers, and maintaining confidential documentation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in School Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a closely related field.
• Massachusetts professional licensure or certification, or eligibility for relevant licensure/certification, preferred.
• At least two years of experience working with elementary and/or middle school-aged students.
• Strong communication, consultation, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive school community and supporting students from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term individual and small-group counseling and responsive support to students.
• Assess student needs and facilitate referrals to outside providers or longer-term supports when appropriate.
• Collaborate with families, teachers, administrators, learning specialists, and other members of the Student Support Team to support student success.
• Consult with faculty regarding student social-emotional needs, classroom dynamics, and strategies for supporting individual students.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and communicate relevant information while respecting student privacy and confidentiality.
• Utilize available student data, observations, and consultation to identify emerging needs and inform interventions and programming.
• Provide support and consultation in response to emerging student concerns and school-based crises.

Education

Master’s degree in School Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a closely related field

Massachusetts licensure or certification eligibility

Job description

The Park School in Brookline, MA is seeking a Temporary School Counselor to cover a leave from mid-February through June, serving both Upper and Lower Divisions and reporting to the Assistant Head of School for Curriculum & Instruction. The role centers on supporting students, families, and faculty in alignment with the school's mission.

Responsibilities include short-term counseling, referrals when needed, collaboration with families and teachers, and maintaining confidential documentation.