Job Overview: 

Provides comprehensive, developmentally responsive social–emotional and behavioral support for students in PreK–4th grade. As an integral member of the Student Services Team, the counselor collaborates closely with learning specialists, teachers and families, and helps sustain a schoolwide culture of emotional safety, belonging, and restorative practices. This role emphasizes early relationship-building, knowledge of neurodiversity, and strengths-based support tailored to the needs of young learners ages 4–9.

Reports To:  Director of Student Services

Job Type:  On-Site, Full-time, Exempt, Salary

Compensation:  $78,836 to $124,774

Benefits: 

• Kaiser, UHC Health plans with school contribution up to 90%, dependent coverage up to 25%
• Guardian Dental, Vision, Life, Accident, Short/Long Term Disability, covered by school
• Retirement 401K plan with school contribution of 6%
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account for healthcare) with school match up to $1000
• Additional FSA-Dependent Care, Specified Disease, Hospital Confinement, Whole Life available
• Paid Vacation/Personal Days, paid Holidays, paid School Breaks, Sick Leave with rollover hours
• Partial tuition remission is available 
• Years of service bonus
• Paid professional development and continuing education

Responsibilities and Duties: 

Tier 2 & 3 Support: 

• Design and lead targeted small groups addressing emotional regulation, friendship skills, flexibility, conflict resolution, and executive functioning. 
• Provide brief, solution-focused 1:1 skill building for students experiencing behavioral, social, or emotional challenges. 
• Conduct classroom observations, behavior snapshots, and strengths-based assessments to guide interventions. 
• Progress-monitor group goals and collaborate with teachers and Learning Specialists to identify students for Tier 2 support.

Faculty Collaboration & Consultation: 

• Partner with Learning Specialists (who remain case managers for academic and social/behavioral needs) to support neurodiverse learners. 
• Serve as a thought partner to teachers regarding student behavior, emotional development, and classroom climate. 
• Offer strategies, visuals, and co-regulation tools that promote emotional safety and reduce disruptions. 
• Participate in grade-level meetings to align on support plans and next steps for students of concern.

Clinical Crisis Support: 

• Provide immediate, trauma-informed support during emotional or behavioral crises, when School Counselor is unavailable. 
• Conduct or assist with risk assessments, safety planning, and coordination with families and administrators. 
• Maintain accurate, confidential documentation aligned with school policies and best practices.

Professional Collaboration & Leadership

• Participate actively in Student Services meetings and cross-disciplinary consultations.
• Maintain strong partnerships with Learning Specialists, division leadership, and outside providers.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning related to SEL, trauma-informed practices, and child development. 

Additional duties:

• Participate in parent-teacher and student conferences as requested
• Attend school chapel, committees, meetings, and other internal school functions
• Participate in and help support, Back to School Nights, Open Houses, Graduation and Admissions Events, as scheduled on weekdays and weekends
• Engage in ongoing professional development experiences, including out of the area opportunities, throughout the calendar year (including summer) as directed and supported by the administration 
• Other related duties assigned by Supervisor

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW/LCSW) School Counseling, or Counseling Psychology 
• Clinical Licensure (LPC, LCSW) or eligibility. ABA training is a plus. 
• Demonstrated experience with safety planning and crisis de-escalation.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of neurodivergent profiles. 
• 2–3 years of experience in a school setting with PreK–4th grade.
• Eligibility to work in the USA; we are unable to provide sponsorship
• Pass background check and references, provide negative TB test 
• Current Bloodborne Pathogens, First Aid & CPR, California Mandated Reporter & Sexual Harassment certifications, or able to attain within the first 3 months of employment 

Skills and Characteristics: 

• Strong knowledge of child development, neurodiversity, SEL frameworks, and restorative practices.
• Warm, equity-centered approach to collaboration with students, families, teachers, and staff.
• Ability to remain attuned, patient, and regulated in fast-paced, dynamic school environments.
• Communicate with warmth, clarity, and cultural responsiveness to sustain strong home–school partnerships.
• Reading, writing, speaking, listening, basic mathematics
• Desires a highly collaborative work environment
• Values innovation and creativity
• Growth mindset
• Good sense of humor
• Passion for interacting with students in and outside of the classroom 
• Positive team player, ready to contribute as needed
• Ability to use technology to enhance the classroom experience
• Motivation to use a range of resources that represent diverse cultures, experiences and viewpoints 

Equipment / Materials: 

• Apple/Mac and iOS environment with laptop and similar devices, and accessories 
• Google Suite cloud applications
• Integration of technology into classroom, presentation electronics, software, and accessories
• Operate standard office equipment including copier, postage machine, laminator 

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to visually monitor a room and students 
• Ability to prolong standing up to and above for 45 minutes at a time. Includes sitting, squatting, reaching, and kneeling. 
• Climb stairs and navigate sloping terrain
• Ability to move equipment/boxes and ability to lift up to 25lbs. 

Work Environment: 

• Navigate 10 acres of land with multi surfaces, multi-level with transitions
• Surfaces including wood, linoleum, grass, concrete, dirt, gravel. 
• Sustain loud noises for a minimum of 50% of time depending on activities 
• Sustain indoor artificial lighting for 80% of time or higher depending on activities, backlit monitors
• Able to handle outdoor weather including bright sun to rain, and temperature from cold to hot