Job Description

Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, a member of the international Network of Sacred Heart Schools, is a Catholic, independent college preparatory school for girls, Grades 1-12, with a co-educational Early Childhood Program, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten in Bethesda, Maryland. With over 780 students, and rooted in the Goals of Sacred Heart education, Stone Ridge inspires young women to lead and serve, through lives of purpose that integrate faith, intellect, community, social action, and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom.

The Upper School Counselor is responsible, in collaboration with other counseling staff in the school, for the overall counseling program for the Upper School and provides social and emotional support and assistance to all students in order to foster personal growth and development in and out of the classroom. The counselors’ main objective is to help create a safe, healthy and supportive environment for all members of the school community. 

The Upper School Counselor will: 

• assist students in areas of social and emotional development in small group facilitated seminars, and provide individual counseling support for students experiencing social or emotional issues.
• collaborate with faculty, staff, and parents to understand and address student needs. 
• provide consultation to the faculty, staff and parents regarding psychosocial issues affecting students and general adolescent development.
• make appropriate referrals for students and parents to outside agencies, when needed.
• Strong cultural competency and ability to build trust with students from diverse backgrounds.
• maintain appropriate lines of communication and provide opportunities for parent education. 
• serve as a member of the Upper School Student Support Team.
• maintain boundaries of confidentiality.
• develop and deliver the counseling curriculum. 
• promote a positive and inclusive school environment.
• participate in professional development and stay current with best practices in school counseling.
• serve as a consistent, trusted presence for students, with particular attention to those from diverse racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Requirements: 

• A Master’s Degree or above in Counseling/School Counseling/Social Work.
• A strong work ethic, as well as good interpersonal,  communication, organization, and follow-through skills. 
• A person who wants to be part of a team in a relationship-based environment.
• An understanding of the concerns and pressures of adolescents. 
• A true enjoyment of working with high school students. 
• The ability to respond appropriately and manage crisis situations well. 
• Computer skills, especially experience using the Google Suite. 

Qualifications and Experience:

• Masters degree in school counseling, social work, psychology or related field required
• Minimum of five years relevant counseling experience, ideally in Catholic and/or independent schools with adolescent girls and families.
• Maryland State license and/or certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ethical and legal considerations related to school-based counseling practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

The desired candidate has counseling experience with adolescents. Compensation includes salary commensurate with experience, with the salary range for this position likely falling somewhere between $65,000 and $90,000, depending on years/type of experience and level of education. Stone Ridge offers competitive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurances; generous vacation, holiday, and sick time; 403(b) contribution; long and short-term disability; and life insurance. 

Stone Ridge is looking for an educator who is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and who has experience or interest in working in independent, Catholic schools, public, or charter schools. Applicants of diverse, underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  Interested candidates should complete the application online, . As part of the online application, please upload a resume, list of references, and cover letter addressed to Ms. Courtney Perna, Human Resources Manager, all in PDF format.

About Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart

Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, a member of the international Network of Sacred Heart Schools, is an independent, Catholic, all-girls, mission-driven, student-centered educational community of over 650 students, Early Childhood Program through 12th Grade, in Bethesda, MD. Rooted in the Goals of Sacred Heart education – personal and active faith in God, deep respect for intellectual values, social awareness which impels to action, the building of community as a Christian value, and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom – Stone Ridge draws motivated students from throughout the Washington, DC area.

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