Lower School Counselor

Ravenscroft • Raleigh, NC

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Ravenscroft is seeking a School Counselor (2026–2027) in the Lower School Counseling and Health Department to contribute meaningfully to our student-centered, mission-driven community. This is a full-time, exempt, 11-month faculty position. This role is ideal for someone who is a collaborative and student centered professional who values authentic relationships, exercises sound judgement and is energized by working in a fast-paced mission-driven school environment.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in School Counseling, Clinical/Counseling Psychology, School Psychology or Clinical Social Work
• Strong interpersonal skills with a high degree of warmth, empathy, and professionalism
• Experience working with children and families in a school or similar setting
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and computer skills
• Demonstrated cultural competence and ability to work collaboratively with diverse students, families, faculty, and staff
• Ability to navigate complex, sensitive situations with discretion and sound judgment

Nice To Haves

• Eligibility for (or current) licensure in the state of North Carolina
• Experience developing and delivering student and parent education programs
• Familiarity with psychoeducational testing interpretation and academic accommodations
• Experience in an independent school or similarly fast-paced educational environment

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling services to Lower School students, delivering social-emotional support with the highest ethical and professional standards.
• Serve as an active member of the Counseling and Health Department, reporting to the Associate Head of School for Student Affairs and participating in weekly case consultation and program planning meetings.
• Act as a key member of the Lower School Leadership Team, participating in leadership meetings, grade-level faculty meetings, and chairing the Lower School Student Assistance Team (SAT).
• Partner with Academic Skills faculty to interpret psychoeducational testing and support the implementation of academic accommodations through the Learning Enrichment and Advancement Program (LEAP).
• Serve as an objective and trusted resource for Lower School faculty and staff, offering consultation, guidance, and professional development on child development, group dynamics, relationships, and student support strategies.
• Support and help coordinate developmentally appropriate social-emotional learning programming, including collaboration around advisory programming and integration of Lead From Here and the Citizen Leader Framework.
• Maintain confidential student records and documentation in accordance with ethical standards, legal requirements, and school policies using the school’s database management systems.
• Partner with the Counseling and Health Team and Lower School Leadership Team to develop and deliver parent and family education programs related to child development, identity development, interpersonal relationships, social media use, and puberty education.
• Serve as a liaison to outside providers, maintaining a strong referral network, supporting families with resources, and coordinating care when students require external services or medical leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time