School Counselor (K-8)

BASIS Independent Bellevue is seeking a qualified candidate for a School Counselor (K-8) for fall 2024! 

What We're Looking For 

The School Counselor serves as a resource to the school, focusing on both faculty/staff and parent support to assist with interventions in academic and emotional situations. This position is a visible presence in all areas of the school, and is responsible for issues relating to the well-being of the students at the school. This position will serve students K-8 at BASIS Independent Bellevue. 

Your Primary Responsibilities 

• Provide short-term school based counseling (individual or group setting) for elementary and middle school students 

• Facilitate peer mediation and restorative conferences 

• Support the development and implementation of the social emotional learning curriculum across the school 

• Offer guidance and strategies to teachers and parents for supporting students with a variety of social and emotional issues, including implementing behavior plans as needed 

• Make recommendations for outside support on an as needed basis 

• Prevent, assess, and intervene in crisis situations 

• Act as a member of the school crisis management and response team 

• Create educational workshops for the school community on an as-needed basis 

• Assist the school team in reviewing requests for reasonable accommodations and, if appropriate, contacting their outside support specialists 

• Maintain accurate records when communicating with students, parents and teachers about intervention plans, reasonable accommodations and progress reports. 

• Build positive relationships within the school community  

Position Qualifications 

• Possess a strong belief in and adherence to the BASIS Curriculum 

• Demonstrate the desired school culture by creating a joyful, loving, respectful, safe, and supportive learning environment and instilling a love of learning and an expectation of high academic performance in every student 

• Maintain high level of customer satisfaction by demonstrating active listening, empathy, problem-solving, follow-through and clear communication 

• Have an ability to build and strengthen positive relationships among students, parents, and teachers 

• Have an ability to exercise excellent judgment and decision making 

• Have exemplary organizational skills along with the ability to establish and manage multiple caseloads 

• Have excellent oral and written communication skills 

• Maintain patience, flexibility and a sense of humor  

Additional Qualifications 

• Bachelors degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling 

• Experience (3-5 years) working with middle and high school students in a professional setting 

• Individual must have a willingness to develop and implement a new position/program 

• Individual has a background with implementing or developing Social Emotional Learning Programming  

Preferred Qualifications 

• Master’s degree in school psychology or related field in clinical psychology or school counseling 

• National Certified Counselor (NCC) or state-certified youth counselor 

• Experience as an independent school-based counselor  

Benefits:  

BASIS Independent Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: 

• Competitive salary dependent on education and experience. 

• Career growth opportunities focused on continuous learning, mentorship, and professional advancement across our network of schools. 

• Retirement options through which eligible participants may receive a 50% Company match for the first 10% of employee earnings deferred. 

• Three PPO medical plans to choose from, as well as dental and vision insurance. 

• An FSA option that allows for pre-tax dollars to cover medical, dependent care, and transit. 

• Student tuition remission for your children to attend our schools.