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  • School Counselor
    Job Type: Part-Time

Description

Reporting to the Head of School, The Calverton School in Huntingtown, Maryland, is seeking a part-time School Counselor for the 2024-25 school year. The School Counselor is part of the Student and Learning Support Program team. The counselor will provide counseling, crisis intervention, and mental health referrals, as needed.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions

  • Evaluate and assess students for mental health concerns and the need for support
  • Provide short-term individual counseling as well as process-oriented and topic-driven group counseling; crisis intervention, including suicide and threat assessment
  • Provide case management for students as appropriate
  • Communicate with families when appropriate; maintain communication with outside professionals with appropriate informed consent
  • Make referrals for outside therapy, psychiatric evaluation, or other mental health-related assessment and treatment
  • Consult with colleagues regarding specific student and community concerns

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, or related field. A master’s degree and coursework in School Counseling is preferred.
  • Experience working as a counselor, general education teacher, or positive behavior support specialist.
  • Understanding of a wide variety of counseling techniques and strategies and ability to tailor treatment modalities to individual student needs.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, families, and students.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
  • Ability to meet and manage deadlines.
  • Demonstrates initiative, judgment and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to inclusive and equitable practices.
  • Educational philosophy that aligns with the mission, values, and vision of Calverton.
  • Proficient user of technology.
  • Collaborative and effective communication in working with students, teachers, administrators, and families.
  • An ability to contribute positively to a student-centered learning environment.
  • Must pass Federal and State background check along with MSDE Employment History Review.

 

About The Calverton School

The Calverton School is an independent, co-ed day school with a small residential program in which 325 students, Kindergarten 3 to Grade 12, partner with dedicated teachers on a beautiful 150-acre campus in Huntingtown, Maryland. Our southern Maryland location enables Calverton to attract a diverse student body from five counties to our learning community where students grow through a culture of respect, challenging yet well-rounded academics, and shared experiences. The Calverton School aims to instill in students intellectual curiosity, personal responsibility, and a strong work ethic to prepare them for higher education and citizenship in a democratic and global community. The Calverton School 300 Calverton School Rd Huntingtown, MD 20639 410.535.0216 Calverton seeks growth-minded professionals who will support our educational mission and values, who are committed to supporting the whole student, and who are excited to join and contribute to a small PreK-12th grade learning community. Calverton is committed to a diverse and inclusive community and seeks applications for all positions from candidates who will contribute to an environment in which all are valued and supported.

 

To Apply

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and names of three professional references to Pamela Brooks using the form below.