2026-2027 Lower School Counselor (3-5) Faculty

The Bush School•Seattle, WA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Bush School is seeking an individual to join our Lower School team as a Lower School Counselor. This role supports the school's mission of diversity and inclusion and requires a background demonstrating an understanding and appreciation of intercultural fluency. The Lower School Counselor reports to the Lower School Director and collaborates with students, families, Lower School Faculty and Staff in grades 3-5, and is an active member of the Support Services Department. Key responsibilities include collaboration and consultation for creating interventions for students needing emotional/behavioral support, coordination with the Lower School Counselor for grades K-2, crisis intervention, participation in student support team meetings, development of individual support plans, whole group interventions, coordination with outside supports, development and implementation of parent education, facilitating counseling sessions, providing referrals, developing lower school programming for community concerns, collaborating with other school counselors, and divisional responsibilities such as recess and lunch duties.

Requirements

Experience in counseling is required, with 3 or more years required
A bachelor’s and master’s degree is required
Have a current Adult and Children CPR, First Aid and AED Certification (or receive one soon after hire date)
Meet the school’s standards when completing two separate background screenings
Applicants must be, at the time of application, legally authorized to work in the United States.
The Bush School does not offer visa sponsorship for this position and will not consider applicants who require visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

5 plus years of counseling experience preferred
An understanding of childhood development and experience with elementary age students
A philosophy that aligns with the school’s mission and values
The capacity and desire to engage in experiential activities and programs with students
The ability to be patient and positive and find joy in the journey of promoting a lifelong love of learning
An ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) with others, including administrators, colleagues, staff, students and families in order to maintain constructive and professional relationships
A commitment to completing work in a timely and thorough manner while being conscientious about assignments and deadlines
A willingness to participate in professional growth/development opportunities
Have proficient skills in the use of technology, including, but not limited to Mac or Windows OS, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and relevant cloud-based tools

Responsibilities

Coordination and collaboration with Lower School Counselor for grades K-2
Crisis intervention with students (including family and staff as relevant or related)
Student support team meeting participation to holistically support students with academic and social emotional needs
Development of individual support plans (behavior plans, volunteer opportunities, mentoring) to address identified student goals
Whole group (classroom) interventions as needed in collaboration with teaching staff
Coordination with outside supports (therapists, hospitals, crisis coordinator, etc.) when applicable
Development and implementation of Parent education support, workshops, and communications
Facilitate counseling sessions with individuals or small groups (short term basis)
Provide referrals for families who need more prolonged social, emotional, and behavioral support
Development of lower school programming to identify and address larger community concerns (i.e. bullying, technology use, etc.)
Collaborate with Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School Counselors as needed
Divisional responsibilities including recess duties, lunch duties, etc.