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Gilman School | Baltimore, MD
Director of Counseling Opportunity Statement
How to Apply
Gilman School has partnered with DovetailED on this search. Interested candidates should email a cover letter (addressed to Jean Perez, Director of Wellness and Support), a resume, and a list of at least three professional references consolidated as a single PDF document to Alison Moore, Senior Recruiter, at alison@dovetailedsourcing.com.
About Gilman
Gilman School is a pre-kindergarten through twelfth-grade private independent day school for boys. Set on a 57-acre campus in the northern part of Baltimore City, Gilman serves roughly 1,000 students in three divisions. The School has a full-time faculty of nearly 140, and the average class size is 16 students.
About the Position
- Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and evaluation for the counseling team, ensuring that all school counselors are following best practices and Gilman’s policies/procedures (documentation, emergency protocols, etc.)
- In coordination with the Director of Wellness, develop, evaluate, and implement a vision for the school counseling program, including curriculum
- Serve as a member of a cross-divisional team of counselors, learning support specialists, and health practitioners to create a comprehensive plan to support students’ well-being
- Work in collaboration with other departments/professionals (health education, college counseling, learning support) to implement programming and initiatives in service of student support (i.e., parent education and resources, school-wide programming, professional development)
- In conjunction with the Director of PK-12 Learning Support, help identify students needing psychoeducational evaluations; connect with families of students with new psychoeducational or mental health diagnoses to give them resources and support; connect with therapists in the area; serve as the point person for that family
- In conjunction with the divisional counselor(s), coordinate student mental health emergencies and provide crisis intervention and referrals as necessary to families and faculty
- In collaboration with the divisional counselor(s) and the Director of Youth Protection, coordinate appropriate support and resources for students and families involved with Child Protective Services (CPS), focusing on their well-being, privacy, and individual needs.
- Provide individual and group counseling, classroom guidance, and support for students in grades 9-12
- Teach Upper School seminar
- Support the interscholastic and/or intramural athletics program
- Serve on the divisional student support team
- Provide consultation to, collaboration with, and programs for divisional faculty, parents, and administrators, regarding students’ developmental and social-emotional needs
Compensation and Benefits
We are committed to transparency and supporting our employees' well-being. For this role, we offer a competitive salary range of $55,000-$70,000 based on experience and qualifications.
In addition to the annual salary, Gilman School offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance, critical illness and accident coverage, and both short- and long-term disability. We offer a 403 (b) retirement plan with an employer match to help you plan for the future.
How to Apply
Gilman School has partnered with DovetailED on this search. Interested candidates should email a cover letter (addressed to Jean Perez, Director of Wellness and Support), a resume, and a list of at least three professional references consolidated as a single PDF document to Alison Moore, Senior Recruiter, at alison@dovetailedsourcing.com.
Salary : $55,000 - $70,000