School Counselor

Role: School Counselor, Psychologist, or Social Worker

Reports to: Head of Child and Family Support Services Department

Department: Child and Family Support Services

Job Status: Full Time

Position Start Date: August 28, 2026

Job Description

Benchmark School is seeking a school counselor, psychologist, or social worker for our grades 1-8 school for students who learn differently. Benchmark School remains committed to the social and emotional well-being of its students. To meet this commitment, the Child & Family Support Services Department was created to provide support and consultation for its students, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Providing support to students through individual counseling and group meetings
• Teaching weekly class meeting lessons (Affective Curriculum)
• Offering ongoing consultation to parents and staff as needed
• Leading parent groups and workshops periodically
• Communicating with students, parents, and other staff members in a positive, clear and professional manner
• Demonstrating an openness to learning, growth, and change in accordance with the educational philosophy of Benchmark School
• Actively pursuing professional growth and development through professional reading and participation in professional development activities in and outside of Benchmark School
• Participating in periodic evening or weekend activities, including meetings, professional development activities, and school events
  
  

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology
• Licensed and advanced certification preferred
• Minimum of three years' experience working with school-age children preferred
• Ability to work well with a team
• Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing, with colleagues and parents
• Enthusiastic interest in motivating and supporting students
• A role model for students
  
  

Application & Writing Response

Please apply via the link below, and provide the following:

• A current resume
• Three professional references, including names, telephone numbers, and email addresses
• In addition to a standard cover letter, please respond to the following questions in no more than 500 words. Applications that do not include these responses will not be considered.
• Give an example when you've worked across differences. What was the nature of the experience, and what did you learn about yourself as a professional and person?
• Please describe your current philosophy on teaching and learning, even if you are not a teacher.