School Counselor
The Willow School, an independent preschool through grade eight school in Gladstone, NJ, seeks one highly qualified full-time School Counselor for the 2026-27 school year. Experience with middle and elementary school-aged children is preferred. The appropriate candidates will join a highly dedicated team of lower school, middle school and specials teachers. The ideal candidates will not only be a talented school counselor but will be a solid fit for The Willow School’s mission and community.
The counselor will be responsible for:
Counseling Services:
· Provide individual and group counseling to students to address academic, personal, and
social issues.
· Assist students in developing problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Academic Support:
· Collaborate with teachers to identify and address academic challenges faced by
· students.
· Conduct academic assessments and help students set educational goals.
· Participate in school RTI programs
Social and Emotional Development:
· Implement programs to promote social and emotional learning.
· Develop, update and support implementation of student behavior plans
· Support students in developing positive relationships with peers and adults.
· Facilitate school initiatives that promote positive behavior systems
Crisis Intervention:
· Respond to and manage crises or emergencies affecting students.
· Collaborate with other school staff and external resources to provide immediate
· support.
Child Study Support and Accommodations Plans:
· Facilitate Child Study Team meetings and collaborate with instructional teams to support students with special needs.
· Develop, update and support implementation of Accommodations Plans
· Participate in eligibility meetings
· Coordinate external supplemental support providers
Parental and Teacher Collaboration:
· Work closely with parents to address concerns about their child's academic, social, or
· emotional well-being.
· Collaborate with teachers to implement strategies that support student success.
· Provide PD for staff and parents as needed.
The Willow School is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
