Washington, D.C.
Posted: 03-May-23
Location: Rockville, Maryland
Type: Full Time
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Required Education:
Internal Number: 48330
Come join a committed, caring, talented high school faculty and staff in delivering an exemplary and inspiring general and Jewish education. Together, we ensure a vibrant Jewish future through the growth of confident, compassionate thinkers who engage the world through Jewish values.
The Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School in Rockville, MD is seeking candidates to fill the position of High School Counselor for the 2023-2024 academic year. Counselors work with faculty, family and outside providers to determine student needs, facilitate communication, and recommend how to best support students in the classroom. The individual oversees the emotional, social, and behavioral health and well-being of individual students in the High School. They will join an existing team to ensure that the School meets the needs of the student body and addresses the collective wellness objectives of the community.
Responsibilities:
- Provide short-term individual counseling, crisis intervention, and social/emotional support.
- Establish relationships with students and serve as a case manager and consultant to support parents, teachers, learning specialists, ESOL specialists, outside professionals and administration regarding strategies to assist students.
- Help students resolve teacher and classroom concerns and assist students in developing advocacy and problem solving skills.
- Advise and support the Directors of Wellness in their work integrating social-emotional/values based programming into the Upper School.
- Assist new students and their families as they integrate into the School community.
- Make recommendations for outside mental health support.
- Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ).
Qualities of a CESJDS Counselor:
- Have an appreciation and respect for high school-aged students as learners and diverse individuals, through challenging and joyful moments alike.
- Be a proven collaborator and strong communicator who can work with all internal and external members of the community.
- Show an ability to maintain accurate, detailed records and to maintain confidentiality.
- Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills.
- Be able to prioritize and show flexibility.
Qualifications:
- Masters Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related mental health field required.
- Minimum of five years of related professional experience working clinically with students.
We invite qualified candidates to consider becoming part of our counseling team and learn more about working at CESJDS at https://www.cesjds.org/about/work-at-cesjds.
Work Environment:
- Faculty may be asked to perform their work responsibilities on campus and/or at home. In both settings, the teacher is required to maintain a professional environment.
- In accordance with the School's duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, the School has adopted a mandatory Vaccination Policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families and the community at large from infectious diseases such as COVID-19 and the flu, which may be reduced by annual vaccinations. This policy complies with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local health authorities, as applicable.
The Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants without unlawful consideration of race, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The School encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
