Maryvale Preparatory School, a Catholic independent girls’ school serving grades six through 12, founded in 1945 and affiliated with the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, provides an environment in which each student can reach her academic, spiritual, physical, and civic potential in a loving, supportive, and diverse community.  Building upon its unique and special heritage, Maryvale’s mission is to provide an exception education that responds to change and prepares young women for life.  In this spirit, we embrace justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.  We are committed to educating young women who proclaim by their lives, even more than by their words, their belief in socially responsible action, as stewards of God’s peace and love.

School Counselor

Maryvale Preparatory School is seeking a School Counselor (Grades 6-9) for the 2023-2024 school year. This is an exempt, full-time, 10-month position. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background in counseling with experience. This position will report directly to the Director of Counseling & Division Heads.

Responsibilities include:

• Individual, school, and family crisis prevention and intervention, as well as referring to outside professional help if needed
• Individually counseling students in areas related to coping strategies, social skills, communication, problem solving, conflict resolution
• Academically supporting students with executive functioning skills, study skills, goal setting, and time management
• Supervising standardized testing programs and administration
• Overseeing Advisory programming and curriculum for Middle School in conjunction with the Advisory Committee.
• Collaborating with academic administration to provide a vibrant, safe, and excellent learning environment to deliver the mission of Maryvale Preparatory School
• Fulfilling responsibilities consistent with ethical and legal guidelines related to school counseling, including maintaining confidentiality and appropriate records
• Planning and executing comprehensive, developmentally appropriate wellness programming and curriculum for all students
• Teaching Middle School Leadership
• Participating in the school community with other duties as assigned

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work; MSDE certification or state licensure preferred.
• Experience as a counselor in an independent school setting preferred
• A willingness to work collaboratively with administration, faculty, students, and parents
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an attention to details
• Experience with academic and personal counseling,
• Experience and/or understanding of standardized testing (MAP, PSAT, and other College Board related assessments)
• The ability to work confidentially as a consultant to staff and parents to maximize students' potential and achievement while fostering the independence and self-expression required for lifelong learning
• Eagerness to embrace the mission and values of Maryvale and our connection to the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur
• A commitment to single gender education for young women
• Genuine enthusiasm, personal warmth, and high energy level

Additional Requirements:

 Maryvale is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse community that represents a variety of experiences, skills, and perspectives.

All Maryvale employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, employee assistance program, disability, wellness initiatives and incentives, a 403b matching program, life insurance, school lunch benefit and other ancillary benefits.

Employment is subject to:

• a criminal background check prior to employment
• a Child Protection Services screening prior to employment
• a MSDE Employment History Review screening for Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct
• proof of COVID-19 vaccination

About Maryvale Preparatory School

Maryvale Preparatory School, a Catholic independent girls’ school serving grades six through 12, founded in 1945 and affiliated with the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, provides an environment in which each student can reach her academic, spiritual, physical, and civic potential in a loving, supportive, and diverse community. Building upon its unique and special heritage, Maryvale’s mission is to provide an exception education that responds to change and prepares young women for life. In this spirit, we embrace justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to educating young women who proclaim by their lives, even more than by their words, their belief in socially responsible action, as stewards of God’s peace and love. Maryvale is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse community that represents a variety of experiences, skills, and perspectives. All Maryvale employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, employee assistance program, disability, wellness initiatives and incentives, a 403b matching program, life insurance, school lunch benefit and other ancillary benefits. Please s...end résumé and cover letter to Human Resources, 11300 Falls Road, Lutherville, MD 21093 or email to employment@maryvale.com.

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