Boca Raton, Florida
San Francisco, California
Posted: 17-Mar-26
Location: Seattle, Washington
Type: Full Time
Salary: $85,000-$100,000
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WHO WE ARE
Hamlin Robinson School (HRS) ignites the academic and creative potential of students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences. Since 1983, we have been Washington’s only non-profit school dedicated exclusively to these students’ unique academic and social-emotional needs.
We believe every child deserves a learning environment where they feel safe, understood, and empowered. With small class sizes (1:15 teacher-student ratio) and a structured, multisensory approach, students gain confidence and a sense of ownership over their learning through meaningful moments of authentic success. In traditional school settings, students with dyslexia often internalize their challenges as a personal failure. We exist to change that.
More than just academics, HRS is often the first place where students feel truly understood and capable. For families, seeing their child engage joyfully in learning, sometimes for the first time, is transformational. Hamlin Robinson School values diversity and welcomes the unique contributions of people from all backgrounds and identities. Please view our Equity Statement and full Non-Discrimination Policy on the HRS Website.
WHY HAMLIN ROBINSON SCHOOL
At HRS, we know that just as students need the right environment to thrive, so do faculty and staff. We foster a collaborative, mission-driven workplace where all employees are supported, valued, and equipped with the tools and training they need to succeed.
- Purpose-Driven Work – Every member of the HRS team contributes to shaping the student experience, helping learners build confidence and achieve success.
- Collaborative & Mission-Aligned Community – With a shared purpose guiding the work of all employees, we create clarity, strengthen connections, and advance collective progress.
- Commitment to Professional Growth – Ongoing development is deeply valued, supporting skill-building, curiosity, and growth within a dynamic and supportive community.
WHO YOU ARE
- You are collaborative, resilient, flexible, diplomatic, and patient, with a strong sense of humor and professional presence.
- You are organized, motivated, and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- You are comfortable working with students, families, faculty, and staff and building positive relationships across the school community.
- You model respect for individual differences, learning styles, and developmental rates.
- You build students’ confidence and self-esteem while supporting their growth as learners and individuals.
- You maintain a positive, student-centered approach when supporting students and families through challenges.
- You are knowledgeable in counseling theory, counseling skills, and group dynamics within a school setting.
- You hold, or are working toward, a Master’s degree in education, counseling, or a related field, with appropriate Washington State certification preferred.
- You have experience as a school counselor or in a similar role providing student support services.
- You demonstrate professionalism, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- You believe in each student’s ability and potential to learn, grow, and succeed.
THE JOB
Position: Middle School Counselor
Reports to: Head of Middle School
Job Classification: Full time, 10-month exempt
The Middle School Counselor works to provide an atmosphere and environment to support the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development for students in grades 6-8. The counselor is expected to monitor and evaluate student outcomes and communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and community members. They will understand the impact that dyslexia can have on behaviors, coping strategies, and social/emotional development. The ideal candidate will approach their work through this lens of understanding.
Standards & Practices
- Provide individual and small-group counseling that supports students’ academic, social, and emotional development.
- Facilitate class meetings and social-emotional learning experiences that build communication, conflict resolution, decision-making, and self-awareness skills.
- Respond to student crises and participate in intervention efforts that support student safety and well-being.
- Maintain clear and appropriate documentation of student support, discipline, health concerns, and related professional communication.
Mission Mindset
- Foster a supportive and inclusive school culture that reflects the mission and values of the school.
- Partner with families and serve as a resource to faculty, staff, and community agencies regarding student well-being.
- Guide students in developing resilience, self-advocacy, and an understanding of the impact of their actions on others.
- Contribute to the life of the school by participating in events, supporting school initiatives, and representing the school community.
Collaboration & Collegiality
- Collaborate with teachers, families, and administrators to support students’ social-emotional development and overall well-being.
- Develop and implement behavior support plans and strategies in partnership with teachers and support staff.
- Coordinate with the Lower School Counselor and Instructional Support Team to ensure continuity of support across grade levels.
- Communicate proactively with school leadership regarding emerging student needs, concerns, and recommended support.
Planning & Preparation
- Design, implement, and evaluate the Middle School counseling program in response to student and community needs.
- Support the integration of social-emotional learning within classroom instruction and advisory programming.
- Contribute to school-wide initiatives that promote student wellness, belonging, and positive community culture.
- Engage in ongoing professional development and remain current on research and best practices in school counseling and adolescent development.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Salary: $$85,000-$100,000
Position Classification: Exempt
Benefits: Employer covers 93% of Medical, Dental, and Vision. 403b retirement plan (up to 7% employer match), Life insurance, Pet insurance, and long-term disability.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a Resume and Cover Letter to:
Josh Phillips, Head of Middle School, He/him
Hamlin Robinson School
Email: jobs@hamlinrobinson.org with “MS Counselor” in the subject line.