Commonwealth Academy is seeking to hire a School Counselor to join its team for the 2024-2025 school year. The Counselor will work with our Upper School students (Grades 9-12). The Commonwealth Academy Counseling Program is a comprehensive, developmental school counseling program designed to create and maintain an inclusive, safe, nurturing, and supportive climate in which students with ADHD, ASD, and various learning differences are empowered to engage in academic risk-taking and achieve social success as they reach their true potential as successful learners- educationally, socially, and personally. Through character development and school/career success skills, the Counseling Program promotes the academic, emotional, and personal/social growth and development of all students as they prepare for the challenges of college, career, and life pursuits, becoming lifelong learners who are contributing citizens within diverse communities.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with Division Heads, Department Chairs, Faculty, and families to promote student success.
Be proactive in approach to supporting students and families.
Develop student programming and parent/community informational sessions to support student mental health.
Develop and implement Social/Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons.
Manage and run the CA buddies program (program aimed at connecting Upper School and younger students).
Continue to expand programming to support the social/emotional well-being of the Upper School student body.
Provide support and guidance to faculty, e.g. with effective classroom strategies.
Maintain regular communication with families, as required, relevant, and appropriate.
Remain current on best practices and research in field of expertise.
Collaborate with the Lower/Middle School Counselor to ensure continuity of program and delivery of content.
Collaborate with School Nurse and PE department on Wellness and Family Life program.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate must have school counseling experience and be licensed and/or certified in school counseling (those eligible, but not yet licensed will be considered).
Have a proved track record of strong professional integrity.
Educators who thrive in our community are those who are flexible, creative, collaborative, possess a strong work ethic, and desire to foster student success.
Qualified candidates should possess strong oral and written communication skills and be proficient with technology.
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About Commonwealth Academy
Commonwealth Academy is a leader in differentiated instruction for students with ADHD, executive functioning challenges, and mild learning differences. We also offer an unparalleled program for twice-exceptional students. We bring equal parts expertise and compassion to the work we do. With an emphasis on college prep, Commonwealth Academy empowers students to fully explore their intellectual passions and potential while fostering the growth that enables them to excel now and in the future. Our tight-knit community allows for the types of learning environments, relationships, and opportunities where kids are seen and supported for who they are and able to become their very best selves. We see the value, spark, and promise in every young person we have the pleasure to know. Commonwealth Academy offers employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes: health/dental, long-term and short-term disability, 403b plan, tuition remission, and professional development reimbursement. Commonwealth Academy recognizes and values the wide range of voices and perspectives in all spheres of the academic enterprise. Through this exchange of views and experiences, our students gain the skills..., knowledge, and attitude that will prepare them to be leaders in an increasingly multicultural world. The school honors its commitment to inclusion through admission policies, hiring practices, professional development, and curriculum. The Board, administration, faculty, staff, parents, and students are committed to a positive, pluralistic environment where the academic and social well-being of all students is affirmed and assured, as well as to policies that promote inclusiveness, social justice, and respect for all, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, and gender identity/expression.