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Wye River Upper School

Wye River is an independent, college preparatory school serving bright students with learning differences. Students who learn differently discover through innovation, develop with rigor, and celebrate the strengths at Wye River Upper School while preparing for success in college, career, and life.  

Position Description:

Wye River Upper School is reviewing applications for a qualified and compassionate School Counselor. Our School Counselor will be responsible for advising and counseling students regarding academic, educational, and short-term social and emotional problems. The School Counselor will be universally accessible and provide individual student planning and responsive services to support students and their families regarding emotional matters. The candidate of choice applies a personal and professional growth mindset; they inspire others to do the same through optimism, flexibility, and teamwork. The selected candidate should want to contribute to the school community by sharing their passions and participating in school functions, professional development, field trips, and other special activities. 

We are searching for a School Counselor for the current 2022-2023 school year. The School Counselor will work closely with the Learning Specialist and Director of Student Services.

Wye River is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome diverse candidates of all backgrounds. Please visit our website, https://www.wyeriverupperschool.org/, to learn more about our school community and vision. 

Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:

Professional Responsibilities:

• Compliance with WRUS policies/procedures as stated in the personnel handbook
• Regular and punctual attendance

• Participation in staff meetings
• Completion of non-teaching duties, including lunch and trips

• Involvement in school-wide events, including assemblies, open houses, Back to School Night, etc.
• Participation in regular goal-setting, reflection, and professional growth opportunities
• Communication with therapists and other outside professionals that work with WRUS students
• An enthusiastic and robust work ethic and a team player, and self-starter

Instruction & Curriculum:

• Alignment with WRUS mission, philosophy, and program goals
• Collaboration with teachers and Dean of Students  in the creation and implementation of social-emotional curriculum for students (both formal and informal)
• Observation of individual students in the classrooms to assist the teachers in supporting students with social and/or emotional needs
• Collaboration with teachers and the Director of Student Services to modify/adapt the social-emotional curriculum to meet the needs of students
• Individual and small group meetings with students to address various needs (friendship, anxiety, anger, etc.)
• Co-teaching in the classroom when appropriate on social-emotional learning topics
• Purchasing supplies/materials to support student learning using the allotted budget

Assessment & Feedback:

• Review of Student Support Plans for students with social-emotional needs

• Attendance of student conferences when appropriate

Collaboration & Communication

• Consultation with teachers on the interpretation of diagnostic testing, use of medications, etc.
• Ongoing communication with families of students with social-emotional issues
• Assistance for families in finding appropriate outside support
• Collaboration with Enrollment Team in reviewing student files (as applicable)
• Collaboration with teachers and Director of Student Services on homework load, grade-level expectations, etc.
• Collaboration with colleagues on school-wide initiatives
• Parent education around parenting, common developmental issues, and supporting students with social-emotional needs
• Facilitation of conflict resolution meetings 

About Wye River Upper School

Wye River is an independent, college and career preparatory school serving bright students with learning differences. We provide an individualized and supportive high school education in a low-stress, yet challenging academic environment. Diagnostic information, observation and parent input serve as the basis for understanding each student's unique learning profile. Our program ensures a well-rounded experience including athletics and the arts, offered within a daily structure that is responsive to the needs of teenagers. We are committed to affecting lifelong change in the lives of our students, many of whom have struggled in traditional settings. Our belief in the power of each student's unique talents, skills, interests and goals is our guiding force. Students who learn differently discover through innovation, develop with rigor, and celebrate their strengths at Wye River Upper School while preparing for success in college, career and life.

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