Early Childhood-4th Grade Counselor/Student Services Coordinator

Responsible To: Director of Education

Hours/week: 40 hours per week (Full-Time)

Employment Classification: Exempt (Salaried)

Summary

The Early Childhood-4th Grade Counselor/Student Services Coordinator will provide social-emotional support in EC-4th Grade and coordinate continuity of service and support from EC-8th Grade and into High School

Job Responsibilities

• Provide counseling for EC-4th grade children and families/guardians to help address behavioral and learning challenges through careful observation and assessment where appropriate

• Create, review, and update behavioral plans for EC-4th grade students, along with keeping records

• Provide parent education regarding practices for nurturing social-emotional health for the young child through the early grades

• Coordinate on-campus tutoring program

• Coordinate Education Support Direct Services

• Provide administrative support as Coordinator for the Student Support Team that includes :maintaining a records system that includes Educational Support files: reports for observations, assessments, class screenings, and outside evaluations; communications for parents/guardians of students receiving accommodations (non-SSP), Student Support Plans, behavioral plans and behavioral log documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in a counseling program or equivalent

• Current North Carolina counseling license or equivalent

• Previous counseling experience with Early Childhood- 4th Grade students preferred

Other:

• Able to lift up to 25 lbs

• Have mobility required to ensure safety of children

• Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions

• Have visual and hearing capabilities that allow consistent supervision of children

• Ability to work on-site; position is not eligible for remote/hybrid work

• Ability to successfully pass and maintain all background checks

• Ability to successfully attend training for and maintain First Aid & CPR certification

Salary & Benefits

• Salary between $41,000-$55,000 based on experience

• 10 days of paid sick/personal leave

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans

• 403(b) Retirement Program

• Professional Development Funds

• Employee Assistance Program

To apply:

Submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Colleen Everhart: ceverhart@emersonwaldorf.org

About the Emerson Waldorf School

Emerson Waldorf is a dual-accredited, well-established school with a rich program. We are located on a 54-acre wooded campus and farm set on the outskirts of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, in the vibrant Research Triangle area. Within this diverse region, our campus is in a small rural and residential area adjacent to the 700-acre Duke Forest nature preserve. Our setting provides a rural atmosphere with the cultural advantages of a city. We serve students from preschool through high school and, in our working together, we actively promote a professional culture of communication, collaboration, and professional and personal development.

Emerson Waldorf School has a deep commitment to creating an inclusive community that values diversity and multiculturalism, and we seek candidates who have this same commitment.