Share Email Opening Title School Counselor  About the Organization Barnstable Academy is a top private school in Oakland New Jersey for students in grades 6-12 providing academic excellence in a warm, supportive environment, without sacrificing the athletics, arts, and electives that make up a traditional school experience. We are a school where bright students and diverse learners are given the tools and confidence to help them actualize their personal best. Our college-prep school model ensures that students are well-prepared for college and life beyond. Our school remains small by design so that we may continue to provide a meaningful education to every student in a warm, supportive environment. With an average class size of 8-10 students, teachers are adept at addressing each student's strengths and weaknesses. Classes include auditory, visual, and exploratory teaching methods to meet the demands of a variety of learners. Barnstable provides an ideal environment for bright students who simply aren't thriving in the traditional school setting, and for students with mild learning differences such as ADHD, mild dyslexia, and anxiety. Executive function skills are built into the Barnstable curriculum for these students, ensuring the development of study, organizational, and time management skills.   Pay Range   Hours   Location Barnstable Academy   Description School Counselor Position Summary: The School Counselor ensures that the Barnstable campus is appropriately serving students with related needs. They are responsible for helping families feel supported, assisting the teachers and leadership team in delivering a successful social, emotional, and academic experience and are made available to our students and families who require these services. In addition to private counseling, this individual is available to the student body as a whole to provide ongoing prevention and education services regarding overall mental health. Key Responsibilities Include: Gather and analyze information from outside professionals and collaborate with them to ensure needs are being met. Support teachers in understanding various mental health needs and how to appropriately recognize and support students who may have these needs. Support parents in getting their child appropriate services and accommodations in the community and at Barnstable Academy. Counseling Provide school counseling to students Consult with other professionals involved in the students' care. Staff Support Be available to answer staff or leadership questions regarding specific students. Provide educational opportunities for staff, parents, and students regarding the management of resistance in the academic environment, emotional difficulties, and improving teacher-student relationships Teach social skills class to middle school students Communication Frequently communicate with staff, parents, and leadership. Actively participate in student-centered meetings. Actively participate in staff meetings. Communicate with parents consistently providing both positive and negative feedback and progress of the student. Mentoring Mentor students and act as a positive role model for all. Attend professional development to continue to develop strategies to assist and work with students. Understand Learning Disabilities and Emotional Difficulties. Willingly participate in professional development related to understanding and dealing with learning disabilities and emotional difficulties. Keep regular contact with students' teachers.   Position Requirements Qualifications Required: Master’s degree and licensure in mental health counseling or substance counseling. Candidates must be fully licensed in the state in which the school operates. Knowledge of systems based and solution focused therapeutic practices. Deep respect and understanding for teaching and learning. Knowledge and expertise in adolescent treatment. Extensive knowledge school issues related to mental health and substance issues. Creative solutions for struggling learners. Proactive communication with leadership, teaching team and families of students. Desire and skills to collaborate successfully with teams of teachers. Commitment to constant self-improvement. Ideal candidate is an outgoing, well-organized individual who is eager to work in a highly dynamic, energetic school setting. A plus, three or more years of substance abuse counseling experience. A plus, CADC II certified Chemical Dependency Counselor or equivalent. A plus, experience with Learning Disabled and ADHD. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.   Number of Openings 1   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://BarnstableAcademy.appone.com Follow us See who works here:

 

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