Career Center

Bullis School seeks an Upper School Counselor for the 2022-23 academic year to support our caring and inclusive community. This position involves overseeing the emotional, social, and behavioral health and well-being of students in the Upper School. This position will join a team of existing counselors to ensure that we continue to meet the individual needs of our student body and address the collective wellness objectives of the Bullis Community. 

In collaboration with Upper School Administrators, the counseling team supports wellness education and school policies around mental health, bullying, and mandated reporting. Counselors at Bullis provide short-term counseling and crisis intervention to students and make recommendations for outside mental health and therapeutic support. Counselors develop and facilitate relevant health education programs such as substance abuse awareness and education, healthy relationship dynamics, the senior transition to college, and other relevant topics. Counselors work with teachers to determine student needs, offer guidance, facilitate communication, and advocate on how to best support students in the classroom. 

Bullis is a community that welcomes new people and ideas, embraces diversity, and shares a common vision of kindness, challenge, and reflective learning. Bullis is proud of its culture of innovation and growth and supports faculty with ample professional development opportunities that include a commitment to Equity and Inclusion training and education. Bullis School is an independent coeducational college preparatory day school for students in grades K-12 situated on a beautiful 102-acre campus in Potomac, MD, and is home to a full range of state-of-the-art facilities for learning, arts, discovery, and athletics. To learn more about teaching and learning at Bullis School please click here.

Qualities of a Bullis Counselor

• An appreciation and respect for high school-aged students as learners and people, through challenging and joyful moments alike 
• Commitment and knowledge to work with and lead groups of diverse individuals in respectful, equitable, and inclusive ways
• Empathetic and able to cultivate positive relationships with young people
• A proven collaborator and strong communicator who can work with all internal and external members of the community
• Use of reflection and feedback aimed at continued growth 
• Good cheer, humor, and warmth, balanced by professionalism and sound judgment
• Detail-oriented, with the capacity to effectively and efficiently manage numerous small and large tasks
• Able to exchange accurate information in situations with parents, students, and other health professionals

• Proven ability to maintain accurate detailed records and confidentiality

Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related mental health field required
• Minimum of five years of experience working as a counselor in a student-centered, community based independent school, focused on students in upper grades

Search Process

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and current resume along with an application through the Bullis Career site. The Search Committee will begin reviewing candidate materials immediately. Applications will be considered until the position has been filled.

Bullis School is committed to staff diversity, equality, and continued professional growth. Bullis School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Bullis School complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.