Saint Bridget School is seeking a skilled and dynamic School Counselor to serve students in grades Pre-School-Grade 8. The School Counselor will provide tiered school-wide student support through individual and small group counseling, PBIS, and facilitation of social-emotional learning and social skills curriculum. The School Counselor will use a team approach and will work collaboratively to form partnerships with school staff, families and caregivers, and the local community in support of student success and well-being. The School Counselor will also work in class with students in grades 5-8 developing social and interpersonal skills as well as conflict management and oversee the SBS City Connects partnership. School counselors adhere to, address, and practice all of the skills and competencies detailed by the MA Model for School Counseling and the American School Counselor Association National Model.Interested candidates, please send a cover letter, resume, three current letters of reference, copy of DESE license and copy of transcripts.Duties and Responsibilities:Be an advocate for all studentsConsult with teachers, staff, and parents regarding the developmental needs of students.Counsel individuals and small groups of students experiencing social, emotional, and/or behavioral problemsPartner with the Principal in mediating students experiencing social, emotional, and/or behavioral problemsApply counseling theories and techniques to support students in crisisAcknowledge signs and symptoms to identify and support students in need that may require a referral for private counseling or require reporting to DCFDeliver classroom lessons aligned to the counseling curriculumLead or co-lead group counseling for identified studentsAttend, participate, and advocate for students at IEP meetingsOrganize and attend parent/teacher/counselor meetings as needed on an ongoing basis.Work with a team to counsel 8th grade students through the high school admissions process