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Applying for Position:
Middle School Counselor

This opening calls for specific administration qualifications set by the school.

CalWest's client school in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area seeks a Middle School Counselor starting July 2025.

Responsibilities:

  • Educate students on understanding self, strengths and challenges through reflective conversations and activities 
  • Individual intervention to improve emotional regulation strategies to increase on task time 
  • Establish and maintain a cooperative relationship with faculty, staff and administration to facilitate the provision of optimum guidance and counseling services for student success. 
  • Attend grade level meetings to focus on coordinating student support 
  • Guide students in understanding communication with peers, conflict resolution skills 
  • Serve as consultant to parents and guardians, faculty, staff and administration. 
  • Conduct short term groups to address social skill needs and build connections 
  • Assess risk for suicidal ideation, self-harm and abuse and neglect as indicated and follow up as required 
  • Conduct parent workshops and faculty training on topics related to student wellness when necessary 
  • Evaluate students and identify need for counseling, complete referrals for outside services as needed. 
  • Participate in parent-teacher conferences as needed 
  • Conduct interviews of prospective students and serve as a member of the Admissions Committee, reviewing applications and interviewing prospective students 
  • Assist with Next School Placement team and provide information on the mental health of profiles for students for high school decisions 
  • Keep accurate records of all counseling and guidance activities 
  • Protect the confidentiality of student records and release personal data in accordance with state laws and Board policies 
  • Assist in Outdoor Education field trips through planning and supervision as needed 

Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree preferred in the field of social work therapy or counseling 
  • Minimum five years of counseling, preferably in a school setting with language-based learning differences 

CalWest and our partner schools are unable to respond to all applicants.

Candidates may be submitted to multiple positions during their time with CalWest. Also, candidates may not be chosen to move forward in the search they initially expressed interest in pursuing.

Our client schools make the final decisions.

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About CalWest Educators Placement

CalWest is the “go-to” firm for educators seeking new positions at independent schools on the West Coast. We focus on increased communication and understanding with our candidates, providing reliable and candid advice about the schools they are considering.

If you have questions about the qualifications to apply, please contact us at mysearch@calwesteducators.com.