Middle School Counselor

Ravenscroft School is seeking an interim Middle School Counselor to support the emotional, social, and psychological health of our Middle School students. This is a full-time, exempt interim position for the January 2027 – June 2027 term. Interested candidates will also have the opportunity to be considered for the permanent Middle School Counselor position.

This role is ideal for an empathetic, collaborative counselor who values genuine and authentic connections with students, faculty, staff, and parents. The Middle School Counselor joins a well-established team of educators, serving on both the Counseling and Health Department and the Middle School Leadership Team, and helps bring Ravenscroft’s Lead From Here initiative to life through the advisory program. We welcome candidates who understand the diverse backgrounds in our community and model unyielding curiosity and a growth mindset.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

What You Will Do

• Provide social and emotional support to Middle School students through individual and group counseling, guided by the highest ethical standards
• Collaborate with the Counseling and Health team, including weekly case consultation and program planning meetings
• Serve on the Middle School Leadership Team and participate in Leadership, Student Assistance Team, and Grade Level Faculty meetings
• Partner with learning support faculty on psychoeducational test interpretation and help implement academic accommodations
• Serve as a resource to faculty and staff on adolescent development, relationships, group dynamics, and test interpretation, and offer in-service trainings as needed
• Support the advisory program and Lead From Here, including scheduling, developmentally appropriate SEL programming, and advisor training
• Maintain confidential student records and documentation using the school’s database software
• Support implementation and provision of parent and family education programs, including alcohol and other drug prevention, social media and relationships, adolescent and identity development, and sexual education
• Collaborate with a referral network of local providers, serve as liaison with outside professionals, and support students taking a medical leave of absence

A full list of essential functions will be shared during the interview process.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Master’s degree in School Counseling, Clinical/Counseling Psychology, School Psychology, or Clinical Social Work
• Experience in a school setting working with adolescents and their parents, including teaching, counseling, and developing student and parent education programs
• Excellent computer and organizational skills
• A high degree of interpersonal warmth and skill across a wide range of stakeholders
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members of diverse backgrounds
• Alignment with Ravenscroft’s mission and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Preferred

• North Carolina counseling licensure, or eligibility for licensure
• Experience with psychoeducational test interpretation and academic accommodation plans

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This role is based on Ravenscroft’s campus and requires frequent interaction with students, faculty, and families, including the handling of sensitive and confidential matters. The position involves regular movement throughout the Middle School and campus, prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer, and occasional evening commitments for parent programs and school events. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.