Position:         School Counselor

Reports to:     Director of Counseling

Status:                Full-Time, Exempt, Salaried

Lauralton Hall, an all-girls Catholic college-prep secondary school in Milford, Connecticut is growing and seeks a full-time School Counselor. Inspired by the Mercy Tradition, Lauralton Hall empowers young women to pursue their highest potential through lifelong learning, compassionate service, and responsible leadership in a global society.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

School Counselors at Lauralton Hall plan, organize, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive and developmental approach to our School Counseling program.

Essential Duties of the Position:

1. Monitors students’ academics through their years on your roster
2. Supports students’ social and emotional needs including crisis intervention
3. Oversees students’ adjustment to Lauralton each year
4. Discusses academic challenges with students and helps develop strategies for improvement
5. Communicates concerns with teachers, guardians and administration as needed
6. Plans and teaches class seminars, including but not limited to First Year Experience – a course that addresses academic and personal dimensions of student development focusing on practical competencies, emotional wellness, physical health, and academic planning
7. Reviews curriculum for each grade updated each year
8. Oversees student course selection process annually and advises students on appropriate courses and levels
9. Refers to outside agencies if necessary, working closely with Apex and/or other referral agencies as needed
10. Collaborates with outside therapists and assists with academic needs
11. Advocates for accommodation plans for qualifying students and meets with teachers, student, administrators and parents on an annual basis
12. Collaborates on administration of any standardized testing for students
13. Supports the AP coordinator as needed
14. Supports college counseling as needed

Skills and Abilities:

1. Commitment to the mission and core values of Lauralton Hall as articulated by the Sisters of Mercy.
2. Passion for working with teenage girls in a complex and demanding academic environment.
3. Knowledge of mental health counseling practices.
4. Familiarity with school policies, laws, and ethical standards regarding student welfare.
5. Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills.
6. Ability to build rapport with student, staff, and parents.
7. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and serving students, families, and teachers from all backgrounds and traditions.

Education and Experience:

1. A master’s degree in School Counseling is required
2. 068 Connecticut School Counselor certification
3. Evidence of continued commitment to professional development

Lauralton Hall expects all faculty to be fully engaged in the life and Mission of the school. Additional opportunities for coaching available.

Please send your resume and letter of interest to Dean of Academics, Jan Powers, jpowers@lauraltonhall.org.

About Academy of Our Lady of Mercy, Lauralton Hall

Lauralton Hall is a Catholic girls preparatory school for grades 9-12, enrolling more than 400 young women from Fairfield and New Haven Counties. Inspired by the Mercy Tradition, Lauralton Hall empowers young women to pursue their highest potential through lifelong learning, compassionate service and responsible leadership in a global society.

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