School Counselor

Saddle River Day School, a close community of learners, is looking for a full-time School Counselor to join our team in the fall of 2026. This is a 10-month position which supports students across the school’s divisions.

We are seeking a compassionate and collaborative professional who possesses a growth mindset and who can build strong, trusting relationships with students, colleagues, and families.

Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and small-group counseling, guidance, and support to students experiencing social, emotional, behavioral, or school-related challenges
• Collaborate with faculty, administrators, and families to promote student success and well-being
• Maintain timely and appropriate communication with school administrators and families while respecting professional standards of confidentiality
• Contribute to division-wide or school-wide programs and initiatives that promote student wellness, personal growth, healthy decision-making, and a positive school climate
• Educate and support faculty in an awareness of the social and emotional needs of their students
• Attend relevant student support, faculty, family, and administrative meetings
• Maintain appropriate counseling records and documentation
• Participate in ongoing professional development and remain current with best practices in school counseling and student mental health
• Participate actively in the life of the school community beyond the classroom, including contributing to extracurricular programs, events, and committees
• Perform other related responsibilities, as assigned

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in School Counseling, Social Work (MSW), or a related mental health field required
• Appropriate licensure or certification (LCSW, NJ State Certification, NY State Certification, or similar) required
• Previous experience in school counseling roles preferred (other relevant experiences will be considered)

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary Range: $60,000 to $90,000 (final compensation will be determined based on experience and education)
• Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching; Life and Disability Insurance

This position starts August 2026.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• School Counseling: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• license/cert. (LCSW, NJ State Cert., NY State Cert, etc.) (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Saddle River, NJ 07458 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $90,000