School Overview

Located in Waltham, Lincoln, and Wayland, Massachusetts, Carroll School is an independent day school that serves students with language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia. Carroll School empowers children to become academically skilled students who are strong self-advocates and confident lifelong learners prepared to enter other academic settings. The Upper School is located on the Wayland campus and serves grades 8 and 9.

Research shows that people from underrepresented groups apply to jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Carroll School encourages you to break that statistic and apply as it’s rare to find applicants who meet all the qualifications. We look forward to receiving your application.

Carroll School is an equal opportunity employer that offers competitive salaries and benefits, including comprehensive professional development opportunities.

Position Summary

This position is a member of the Carroll Counseling Department and reports to the Director of Counseling and Upper School Division Head. Primary responsibilities include the provision of services to students, parents and teachers of the school regarding social, emotional, health and/or family-related concerns. Carroll School seeks candidates who are motivated to help students attain a positive sense of identity and self worth and who are eager to equip students with skills and strategies for academic and relational success. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who brings a collaborative style, clinical skills relevant to a school setting, and values a community of highly engaged, compassionate, and motivated educators. Carroll welcomes candidates with experience and/or interest in culturally responsive approaches and practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct counseling, case management and/or crisis intervention services for upper school students identified as having concerns related to social/emotional functioning.
• Lead student groups as needed focusing on skill development (e.g. social skills or self regulation) or student interests (e.g. community service/social activism).
• Maintain communication with teachers, parents and outside providers regarding the social/emotional needs and functioning of students and provide consultation as needed to faculty around social-emotional components of student profiles.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of schoolwide SEL programs (e.g. Responsive Classroom, Restorative Justice), health & wellness lessons and other pro-social, community building activities (including weekly “community time”).
• Function as an integral participant of upper school team, assisting in general operations of team and provide consultation to faculty, staff and administration around social-emotional components of language-based learning differences.
• Attend program, departmental, and school-wide trainings, meetings and activities as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Counseling Director or Division Head.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field
• LICSW/LMHC or license-eligible strongly preferred
• Experience in a school environment preferred
• Excellent relational skills and a strong capacity to relate to students and parents