Gill St. Bernard's School was founded in 1900. Gill St. Bernard’s is a diverse community rooted in the values of courage, integrity, respect, compassion, and excellence. We believe that education takes place not only in our classrooms, but on the stage, in the studios, on the fields, and wherever faculty, staff, and students interact. We believe in lifelong learning, and we support the development of individual and collective talents. Our PS-12 school is situated on a 208-acre campus, with collegiate-like facilities conveniently located just north of Interstate 287 and Route 206 in Gladstone, NJ. We are easily accessible from Morristown, Summit, and Bridgewater.
Position Summary
Gill St. Bernard’s School is searching for an experienced full time School Counselor for Preschool through Grade 8. The School Counselor will provide direct support and guidance to individual students and will consult with teachers, parents, and administrators regarding the social emotional needs of students in Preschool through grade 8. The School Counselor will play an important role in building a healthy, safe, and inclusive culture for all students. The successful candidate will be patient, encouraging, and flexible with students, and will model GSB’s core values of compassion, excellence, integrity, respect, and courage.
Daily Responsibilities
Provide individual counseling to students with identified concerns and needs.
Identify at-risk students and implement interventions to enhance success.
Provide weekly classroom instruction in the Lower School on SEL.
Work with the Lower and Middle School faculties to promote a positive emotional and academic climate in the school.
Provide family education sessions on SEL related topics.
Assist families in addressing school-related problems.
Refer families to and consult with outside agencies, organizations, and specialists when necessary.
Respond to crises as needed.
Collaborate with learning specialists, division director, deans, and others on a regular basis.
Serve on divisional student support teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in a related field
Active New Jersey license as a clinician (school counseling, LMHC, LCSW, or school psychologist)
5+ years of successful school experience
Demonstrated deep understanding of cultural competency and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion work
Desire for ongoing professional growth and to join a community of learners of all ages
Ability to work with students in-person or virtually, as determined by the School.
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to careers@gsbschool.org, with the subject line Lower and Middle School Counselor.
GSB Diversity Statement
Gill St. Bernard’s School affirms that a diverse community of students, faculty, administration, staff, trustees, and alumni is essential to who we are as a school. We respect and value diversity, which includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, family structure, age, physical ability, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic background, as the basis for fostering a strong sense of self, community, and global understanding.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Gill St. Bernard’s School prohibits discrimination against and harassment of any employee or any applicant for employment because of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. All personnel who are responsible for hiring and promoting employees and for the development and implementation of the school’s programs or activities are charged to support this effort and to respond promptly and appropriately to any concerns that are brought to their attention.
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About Gill St. Bernard's School
Gill St. Bernard’s School (GSB) is one of only a handful of New Jersey independent schools to offer preschool through grade 12 on a single campus. Founded in 1900, and home to approximately 600 students, the school is situated on a 208-acre campus with collegiate-like facilities including more than 20 buildings, a performing arts center, a turf field, tennis courts, a working farm, and a two-acre garden and orchard. The campus is conveniently located just north of I-287 and Route 206 in Gladstone, NJ. It is easily accessible from Morristown, Summit, and Bridgewater. The school is a diverse community rooted in the values of courage, integrity, respect, compassion, and excellence, committed to the belief that education takes place not only in the classroom, but on the stage, in the studios, on the fields, and wherever faculty, staff, and students interact. The school firmly believes in lifelong learning and supports the development of individual and collective talents. GSB is committed to recruiting, retaining, and supporting an exceptional faculty and staff of dynamic educators seeking to foster a love of learning, bring out the best in all students, and be guided by the school’s mission with an understanding that a sense of balance permeates all that the school does.