Role: School Counselor, Psychologist, or Social Worker

Reports to: Head of Child and Family Support Services Department

Department: Child and Family Support Services

Job Status: Full Time

Position Start Date: August 28, 2026

Job Description

Benchmark School is seeking a school counselor, psychologist, or social worker for our grades 1-8 school for students who learn differently. Benchmark School remains committed to the social and emotional well-being of its students. To meet this commitment, the Child & Family Support Services Department was created to provide support and consultation for its students, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Providing support to students through individual counseling and group meetings
• Teaching weekly class meeting lessons (Affective Curriculum)
• Offering ongoing consultation to parents and staff as needed
• Leading parent groups and workshops periodically
• Communicating with students, parents, and other staff members in a positive, clear and professional manner
• Demonstrating an openness to learning, growth, and change in accordance with the educational philosophy of Benchmark School
• Actively pursuing professional growth and development through professional reading and participation in professional development activities in and outside of Benchmark School
• Participating in periodic evening or weekend activities, including meetings, professional development activities, and school events

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology
• Licensed and advanced certification preferred
• Minimum of three years' experience working with school-age children preferred
• Ability to work well with a team
• Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing, with colleagues and parents
• Enthusiastic interest in motivating and supporting students
• A role model for students

Application & Writing Response

Please apply via the link below, and provide the following:

• A current resume
• Three professional references, including names, telephone numbers, and email addresses
• In addition to a standard cover letter, please respond to the following questions in no more than 500 words. Applications that do not include these responses will not be considered.
  • Give an example when you've worked across differences. What was the nature of the experience, and what did you learn about yourself as a professional and person?
  • Please describe your current philosophy on teaching and learning, even if you are not a teacher.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://benchmarkschool.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1728749-272577.html

About Benchmark School

Founded in 1970, Benchmark School is an internationally-recognized independent, co-educational day school for bright, struggling learners in grades 1-8. It is located on a 23-acre wooded campus in Media, PA, about 13 miles west of Philadelphia. Benchmark’s mission is to help our students develop into confident and strategic thinkers, learners, and problem-solvers who take control of their own learning. One of the defining characteristics of the school is its commitment to excellence and research-based innovation. As a result of this focus, our students meet with success in school and in life. For more information about the school visit Benchmark’s web site at www.BenchmarkSchool.org

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