Middle School Counselor
Calvert School, an independent lower and middle school, has an opening for a full-time Middle School Counselor for its Middle School for the 2025-26 school year. Calvert School inspires each child to lead a life of purpose by providing a strong foundation in academic skills and character development. At Calvert School, students learn and grow in a joyful and nurturing community that cultivates intellectual curiosity, confidence, and a deep appreciation for learning.
Calvert School is located in Tuscany-Canterbury, a residential neighborhood in Baltimore City, just north of Johns Hopkins University and south of Loyola University Maryland. The campus is easily accessible from Charles Street and I-83.
The Middle School Counselor plays a crucial role in supporting students' academic, social, and emotional well-being. The Counselor will help students navigate personal and academic challenges, develop problem-solving skills, and prepare for future academic success. The counselor will work with students in Fifth through Eighth Grades and will collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a safe and inclusive learning environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group counseling to support students' emotional and social development.
- Assist students with problem-solving strategies, address behavioral issues, and work with students to develop coping skills.
- Facilitate conflict resolution and mediate peer disputes.
- Conduct assessments to identify students' emotional needs.
- Develop and implement school-wide programs on topics such as bullying prevention and stress management.
- Collaborate with teachers and parents to address students’ needs and provide support.
- Provide crisis intervention and referrals to mental health professionals when needed.
- Maintain confidential records and ensure compliance with school and state policies.
- Advocate for student needs and promote an inclusive school environment.
Skills & Qualifications
- Master’s degree in School Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
- State certification or licensure as a School Counselor.
- Experience working with middle school-aged children is strongly preferred.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of educational and psychological counseling techniques.
- Ability to build trusting relationships with students and families.
- Experience with conflict resolution and crisis intervention.
- Understanding of adolescent development and social-emotional learning.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple student cases.
Calvert School offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Salaries for counselors are based on years of experience, education, and job-related responsibilities. The salary range is $70,000 to $90,000 and candidates with additional experience and/or advanced degrees may receive a higher salary. Calvert School offers medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans. Employees of Calvert School also receive generous leave that includes paid holidays, sick, and personal leave days.
Interested candidates should send a resume to:
HR@CalvertSchoolMD.org (preferred method)
Calvert School – HR Dept.
105 Tuscany Road
Baltimore, MD 21210
Fax: 1-866-631-0520
Calvert School is a coed independent lower and middle school.
