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JOB POSTING

 SCHOOL COUNSELOR and INTERN SUPERVISOR

About The Logan School

The Logan School for Creative Learning is an independent K-8 school for approximately 250 gifted students who are exceptionally inquisitive and hungry for knowledge. The Logan School fosters this love of learning by providing an experience-based education that allows students to develop individually to their fullest potential. With a focus on higher levels of critical thinking, students develop a mature sense of who they are and how they will connect with the world around them – skills that will serve them well into the future.

Position Overview:

The Counselor position is responsible for supporting the short-term social-emotional needs of K-8 students, as well as, supporting faculty and families with their respective students as needed. The school counselor may also be responsible for recruiting and supervising counselor interns from year to year.

Status

This is a full-time position during the school year. Salary is paid over 12 months August-July. This position receives full benefits.

Supervision

The school counselor reports directly to the Head of School.

Hours

The Logan School work day is 8:00-4:00. Attendance is required at all-staff meetings until 5:00pm at least once per month but often more frequently. There will be occasional evening and weekend commitments.

Essential Job Functions: 

• Support short-term social-emotional needs of the students K-8, as well as, supporting faculty and families with their respective students as needed

• Collaborate with outside professionals to support families

• Collaborate with learning specialist in creating appropriate accommodations and support plans for students, along with helping teachers implement those plans and tracking progress
• Collaborate with the educational team in supporting the process of obtaining a 504 or IEP; understanding the social, emotional and behavioral supports provided and needed
• Create opportunities for proactive student social-emotional growth (e.g.  Friendship groups, Divorce Lunch)
• Other duties as assigned 

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Applicants should be a licensed professional with an advanced degree in psychology or a licensed mental health professional— LCSW, LSW, LPC or psychologist
• Previous experience as a school counselor
• Commitment to diversity and cultural competency

Culture, Communication and Professionalism

• Participate thoughtfully and positively in all meetings and school-wide events
• Consider various perspectives when engaging in internal and external communications
• Work with your dean, learning specialist and/or classroom teacher to share and solve problems
• Attend pre-service and other professional days and school-wide events
• Attend and complete mandatory training, such as those for child safety, first-aid, etc.
• Attend monthly all-staff meetings and staff retreat

Compensation

Salary starts at $65,000. Range is depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits offered include employer-paid health insurance, paid time off, TIAA-CREF retirement plan with matching contributions and a flexible benefits program. Contact the Business Office for a full benefits description and eligibility requirements. 

Non-Discrimination Policy

The Logan School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, financial aid policies or any other school-administered programs or policies.

To Apply

To apply send a letter of interest, résumé, and references to employment@theloganschool.org

• Applicants should be a licensed professional with an advanced degree in psychology or a licensed mental health professional— LCSW, LSW, LPC or psychologist
• Previous experience as a school counselor
• Commitment to diversity and cultural competency