BASIS Independent Silicon Valley is seeking qualified candidates for a School Counselor for 2022-2023 school year!

Who We Are

BASIS Independent Schools is a national network of PreK–12 private, secular schools that educate students to the highest international levels. Our ten campuses, located in some of the most bustling, dynamic metropolitan areas in the country, are part of the BASIS Curriculum Schools global network. We believe in setting a higher standard for students and promoting self-reliance and accountability in a culture where hard work is celebrated and intellectual pursuits result in extraordinary outcomes. 

Ranked as the "Best High School for STEM in California," our campus in San Jose, California is in the center of one of the most influential regions in the world. As such, our facility and campus speaks to the culture of our program and the type of learning community that grows here. BASIS Independent Silicon Valley is building a team of talented, passionate, and hard-working educators to ensure our students receive the best education in the world. Join us!

What We're Looking For

The School Counselor serves as a resource to the school, focusing on both faculty/staff and parent support to assist with interventions in academic and emotional situations. This position is a visible presence in all areas of the school, and is responsible for issues relating to the well-being of the students at the school. The School Counselor will serve both the current Upper School campus in San Jose and the upcoming Lower School campus located in Sunnyvale, CA.

Your Primary Responsibilities

• Provide short-term school based counseling (individual or group setting)
• Facilitate peer mediation and restorative conferences
• Support the development and implementation of the social emotional learning curriculum across the school
• Offer guidance and strategies to teachers and parents for supporting students with a variety of social and emotional issues, including implementing behavior plans as needed
• Make recommendations for outside support on an as needed basis
• Prevent, assess, and intervene in crisis situations
• Act as a member of the school crisis management and response team
• Create educational workshops for the school community on an as-needed basis
• Assist the school team in reviewing requests for reasonable accommodations and, if appropriate, contacting their outside support specialists
• Maintain accurate records when communicating with students, parents and teachers about intervention plans, reasonable accommodations and progress reports.
• Build positive relationships within the school community

Position Qualifications

• Possess a strong belief in and adherence to the BASIS Curriculum
• Demonstrate the desired school culture by creating a joyful, loving, respectful, safe, and supportive learning environment and instilling a love of learning and an expectation of high academic performance in every student
• Maintain high level of customer satisfaction by demonstrating active listening, empathy, problem-solving, follow-through and clear communication
• Have an ability to build and strengthen positive relationships among students, parents, and teachers
• Have an ability to exercise excellent judgment and decision making
• Have exemplary organizational skills along with the ability to establish and manage multiple caseloads
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Maintain patience, flexibility and a sense of humor

Additional Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling
• Experience (3-5 years) working with middle and high school students in a professional setting
• Individual must have a willingness to develop and implement a new position/program
• Individual has a background with implementing or developing Social Emotional Learning Programming

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in school psychology or related field in clinical psychology or school counseling
• National Certified Counselor (NCC) or state-certified youth counselor
• Experience as an independent school-based counselor

Benefits

BASIS Independent Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Salary - Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on education and experience.
• Career Growth - We believe our people deserve every opportunity to utilize and expand their knowledge and skills, and to share their passions. From our classrooms to central operations, our culture is one of continuous learning, mentorship, and professional advancement in our schools or across our network.
• Retirement - Your future financial well-being is important to us. Eligible participants may receive a 50% Company match for the first 10% of employee earnings deferred.
• Health Insurance - We want you to have the care you need. We offer three PPO medical plans to choose from, as well as dental and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending - Because health, childcare, and travel expenses can add up, we offer an FSA that allows for pre-tax dollars to cover medical, dependent care, and transit.
• Student Tuition Remission - You help us create a world-class program for our students. To show our appreciation, we offer your children significant tuition remission to attend our schools.