Middle School Counselor

SEATTLE ACADEMY is a dynamic community that challenges students to question, imagine, and create in order to contribute boldly to a changing world.  This mission comes alive in our urban school setting, where we serve grades 6 – 12 in a vibrant, independent school environment.

Our diverse faculty is exceptionally qualified, strong academically, and combines rich life experience with a passion for their disciplines. Our teaching philosophy is geared toward our mission and guiding principles of Culture of Performance, College, and Life, Know the Kid, and Inclusive Community.

We invite you to join our team in making this mission a reality for our students as a full-time School Counselor in the Middle School, for the 2026-27 school year. Successful candidates should possess a Master’s level mental health clinician experience, with experience working with children and/or adolescent populations. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience.

Reporting to the Director of Counseling, the Middle School counselor will: 

• Meet the emotional and physical needs of a diverse student and parent body;
• Maximize the quantity and quality of student school time by reducing the incident of health problems which impair or prevent learning;
• Facilitate the highest degree of independent functioning possible for the students we serve;
• Have a student caseload;
• Work with faculty, staff, and families around student mental health concerns;
• Respond to acute mental health crises during the school day;
• Participate as an integral part of a team responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating school suicide prevention training;
• Collaborate with mental health clinicians working with our students;
• Work closely with Division Leadership and Learning Support in a holistic approach to student care.

Key characteristics for the person in this position include:

• A growth mindset with a passion for an engaging learning environment;
• Desire, interest, and enthusiasm for working with middle school-aged students;
• Compassion, patience, sense of humor, good judgment;
• Strong organizational and communication abilities;
• Ability to work effectively with all constituent groups - teachers, parents, students, and administrative teams; 
• Creative and imaginative problem-solver; and
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.

The position is salaried (exempt) with a salary range of $85,000-$100,000, depending on relative experience. Successful candidates must be able to pass a fingerprint background check as a contingency of employment.  Initial review of applicant materials will begin on March 20th, 2026.