Upper School Counselor

Master's degree in social work, counseling, or clinical psychology and corresponding licensure/certification required. -At least 3 years of direct service experience working with adolescents and families and/or previous experience as a mental health counselor at the high school level preferred.Experience with the gifted population or desire to learn about giftedness.Excellent listening, speaking and written communication skills.Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, as part of a teamAligned with the school's mission and committed to supporting the academic, extracurricular, social, and emotional success of gifted studentsStrong time management and flexibility skills, as well as the ability to manage competing demands, and adapt to frequent or unexpected changes.Demonstrate appropriate ethical behavior and professional conduct in the fulfillment of roles and responsibilities to include outstanding judgment, sensitivity, discretion, and confidentiality. -Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills and ability to manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities simultaneously. -A deep knowledge and commitment to further learning about current research and best practices in the field of adolescent mental health and development. -Successful candidates will have a minimum of 3 years of experience working in this capacity at the high school level, and a deep knowledge of current research and best practices in the field. In addition, the successful candidate will be an all-around "school person" who wants to participate in and contribute to our vibrant learning community. -CompensationThe full-time salary range for this faculty position is from $70,000 - $135,000. The starting salary is based upon, but not limited to, several factors that include type and years of creditable experience, education level, and expertise. We offer a full benefits package that includes fully paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance for employees, employer contribution toward dependent insurance premium, a generous match on our 403(b) retirement plan, long-term and short-term disability insurance, employer match into flexible spending account, and free lunch. - Eligibility rules apply. -To ApplyPlease submit a cover letter, r--sum--, and the contact information and job title for at least three professional references at -. If you have questions about this position, please contact Scott Bowers, Director of Human Resources, at (). - -The Nueva School is an Equal Opportunity Employer - we do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability or sex. We welcome applications from people of color and those with experience outside the education field. - -About The Nueva SchoolThe Nueva School, an internationally recognized, nonprofit, independent day school, has served gifted learners since 1967. Today, Nueva serves nearly 1000 students in grades PreK-12. Nueva is located in the neighboring towns of Hillsborough and San Mateo, equidistant between San Francisco and Silicon Valley, serving six counties throughout the Bay Area of Northern California.A constructivist school, Nueva is known for its distinctive inquiry-based interdisciplinary studies, project-based learning, and pioneering work in social-emotional learning and design thinking. The Nueva community instills a passion for lifelong learning, fosters social and emotional acuity, and develops the imaginative mind. Our school has received the US Department of Education National Blue Ribbon Award and the American Institute of Architects Award for School Design and Sustainability, has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished Program and appointed an Ashoka Changemaker School, co-founded the Common Ground Speaker Series, hosts the biennial Innovative Learning Conference, and was highlighted by the Pulitzer Prize-winning and -New York Times -best-selling author Thomas Friedman in his book -That Used to Be Us -in the chapter "Average Is Over."For more information about The Nueva School, visit our website: - - -Powered by JazzHR