Middle School Counselor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• The Middle School (Grades 6-8) Counselor is tasked with developing programs that foster both the academic and social growth of students in these grades.

• Address students’ academic and social/emotional needs through interventions that are suitable for their developmental stage.

• Evaluate student abilities, interests, and achievements to assist them in making informed decisions about their future and to guide them in preparations for upper school.

• Communicate proactively and responsively with students, parents, teachers, staff, and administrators using email, phone, video conferencing, and other communication tools provided by LSS.

• Build collaborative relationships with middle school teachers and advisors to provide comprehensive support for all students.

• Conduct live monthly webinars for students and guardians that emphasize the support of students’ academic, career, and social/emotional development.

• Develop and execute group counseling sessions tailored to meet student needs as identified through data.

• Assist individual students with their academic, social/emotional, and college/career requirements through one-on-one meetings.

• Work closely with K-5 and College Counselors to help create a vertically aligned, comprehensive school counseling program, playing a vital role in transition programming that facilitates successful transitions both into and out of middle school.

• Encourage enrollment by actively participating in virtual open houses and re-enrollment discussions.

• Utilize data to determine programming priorities and assess effectiveness.

• Produce meaningful communications, such as newsletters, addressing the specific needs of the student population on a regular basis.

• Engage collaboratively and professionally in school-wide meetings, events, communications, and activities, both online and in-person, which may include required evening virtual events.

• Participate in ongoing professional development (both internal and external), practice self-assessment, and pursue continuous improvement.

• Uphold confidentiality regarding students, families, and staff, as well as LSS management and operations.

• Perform additional counseling-related duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master’s degree.

• Active School Counseling certification with a commitment to adhering to state and local regulations regarding background checks and credentials.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in counseling or working within a school environment, specifically supporting middle school students.

• Proven experience in implementing group programs with measurable objectives.

• Proficient in word processing, productivity, communication, and educational technology tools; expertise in G-Suite, Learning Management Systems, and Student Information Systems is highly preferred.

• Strong analytical, interpretive, evaluative, and constructive thinking skills, along with excellent organizational abilities.

• Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Access to reliable, high-quality internet and a quiet workspace that enables the counselor to be fully engaged with students, parents, and colleagues during work hours (Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM - 5 PM ET).

• Willingness to travel for in-person events, meetings, and training opportunities as necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Supportive work environment that values collaboration and innovation.