School Counselor/Health Educator

Redwood Day

3245 Sheffield Avenue

Oakland, CA 94602

www.rdschool.org

Redwood Day is a vibrant K-8 school learning together on our four-acre campus in the heart of Oakland. Everything we do is designed to keep every child engaged and growing. Academically, that means a world-class curriculum, the best teachers, and a focus on the individual student. Socially and emotionally, we teach students to work through challenges, respect each other’s differences, and honor their diverse community. We find great strength in multiple perspectives and embrace every opportunity to weave diversity in thought and action into our social, emotional, and academic lives.

Job Description and Desired Qualifications

The School Counselor/Health Educator will work as a member of a diverse school community and its cohesive team to support the social and emotional well-being of the students at Redwood Day. We are searching for a passionate and experienced counselor who will assist students in their personal, social, emotional, and academic development.

Additional responsibilities include active involvement in collaborative divisional meetings, supervisory duties, supporting admissions, participation in a week-long Middle School overnight outdoor education trip, and participation in various student and community activities.

Responsibilities

●        The School Counselor/Health Educator will have a strong commitment to getting to know each student, and the ability to build genuine relationships

●        Provide a developmentally sensitive, comprehensive, and holistic health education curriculum to 6th-8th grade students, pushing into each grade level at defined points in the school year

●      Collaborate with Division Directors, Learning Specialists, and Dean of Students to provide individual and group counseling to students as well as provide prevention and intervention services to meet the educational and social/emotional needs of students

●      Guide, facilitate and differentiate social emotional development curriculum, per age or grade level as appropriate, for a diverse group of students. For example, lessons on friendship/peer relations, social skills, stress management and sensitive topics, including gender, sexuality, relationships, consent, and drugs and alcohol.  

●        Utilize clinical knowledge and constructs to collaborate with teachers, parents, administrators, and outside professionals to establish developmentally appropriate strategies for supporting students academically, emotionally, socially, and behaviorally

●        Participate in case management, assess therapeutic needs of individual students, consult with and refer families to any necessary counseling with off-campus mental health care professionals and community social service agencies

●      Intervene and provide crisis management on an as-needed basis throughout the school year, including consultation, risk assessment, referral and follow-up   

●      Plan and conduct school/community-wide presentations, events and discussions on a variety of relevant and sensitive topics 

●      Lead professional development programs for faculty in areas related to student social-emotional development and safety, mental and physical health issues with an emphasis on equity, inclusion, and wellness

●      Observe students in a variety of in-school settings to effectively collaborate with the Student Support Teams, teachers, and families regarding student development and progress 

●      Interface as necessary with outside mental health resources as well as local and state agencies responsible for providing services to children in need

Schedule and Hours

This is a full time, exempt position and begins August 2024.

Essential Requirements

●        Master’s degree in School Counseling or a related field

●        Licensed LCSW or MFT is preferred

●        Two to three years’ experience as a school counselor in an elementary/middle school setting

●        Excellent record keeping/documentation skills and written and oral communication

●        Strong collaboration experience

●        Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion

●        Experience in working with upper elementary and middle school aged students and leading/facilitating discussions around human development

●        Culturally competent, responsive, and sensitive to diverse populations

●        Candidate must have a natural rapport with children and love of working with the unique needs of upper elementary and middle school students

●        Strong classroom management skills

Pay Scale:

Redwood Day offers highly competitive compensation and benefits. The anticipated salary range the school reasonably expects to pay candidates for the full-time position of School Counselor/Health Educator is $98,000 to $114,000 depending on experience and education.

Limitations and Disclaimer
The above job responsibilities are meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities associated with the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with federal and state laws. Employment at Redwood Day is “at-will”. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Offers are contingent on passing a background check and TB assessment.

Apply
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and Redwood Day Application Form and submit it electronically to schoolcounselor2024@rdschool.org, Attention: Karina Momary. No phone calls, please.

Non-discrimination Policy
Redwood Day is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available person in every job. School policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), color, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, transitioned, transitioning or perceived to be transitioning), sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy and breastfeeding, age, medical condition, genetic characteristics or information, military and veteran status, and physical or mental disability, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. In addition, Redwood Day does not permit discrimination based on dressing consistently with one’s gender identity or gender expression, or preferred gender, name, or pronoun usage.

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