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Gesher Jewish Day School is hiring for the 2026-2027 school year and seeking a guidance counselor to join our team!

We are a warm, PK-8 Jewish community school dedicated to nurturing a growth mindset and cultivating joy. A caring classroom environment, high standards, and hands-on learning experiences are hallmarks of Gesher JDS. We are located on a large wooded campus with a garden, hiking trails, a vernal pond, and a meadow.

The Counseling Program at Gesher Jewish Day School is closely connected to the school’s educational philosophy and is based on a responsive classroom model. We strive to foster a warm, supportive, and nurturing social-emotional environment in which each student’s character, resilience, and sense of self can grow, flourish, and thrive.

Salary range is commensurate with education, licensure, and level of experience. Full-time 10-month position with limited summer preparation work

Student Support & Counseling

Provide social-emotional support to students in one-on-one and small group settings
Meet individually with students for clinical assessment and provide short-term support
Conduct classroom observations to support assessment and intervention planning
Foster positive peer relationships and healthy social interactions among students
Welcome and support new students and families as they integrate into the school community
Work closely with the Head of School and Principal in situations involving abuse, self-harm, suicide concerns, or other student safety matters
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical standards

Social-Emotional Learning & Prevention

Develop, lead, and implement social-emotional, health, and wellness curriculum
Deliver age-appropriate classroom lessons focused on social-emotional learning and wellness
Promote resilience, emotional regulation, and positive decision-making skills
Support teachers, parents, and caregivers in fostering students’ social-emotional growth

Collaboration, Case Management & Student Support Team

Serve as an active member of the school’s Student Support Team, partnering with administrators, learning specialists, teachers, related service providers, families, and outside professionals to support student success
Participate in regular Student Support Team meetings to review student needs, monitor interventions, develop action plans, and coordinate support strategies
Serve as a case manager for students requiring coordinated academic, social-emotional, or behavioral support, including ongoing communication with families, faculty, administration, and outside providers
Develop student Learning Profiles for students in need using evaluations, teacher feedback, observations, and related student support documentation to inform support strategies
Meet regularly with learning specialists and faculty to review student progress and determine appropriate interventions and supports
Provide referrals and assist families in accessing therapeutic and community-based services
Partner with teachers and administrators to develop strategies that support students both academically and socially
Help ensure continuity of support services and clear communication among all stakeholders involved in a student’s care and progress

Faculty & Community Support

Provide training and guidance to faculty and staff on supporting students’ social-emotional needs
Participate in student support meetings and multidisciplinary collaboration
Help strengthen a positive, caring, and responsive school culture

Qualifications:

Required

Master's degree in School Counseling, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
Experience working with children and adolescents in a school or youth-serving setting.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families.
Strong communication, organizational, and student support skills.

Preferred

Virginia Pupil Personnel Services License with School Counselor PreK-12 Endorsement.
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or eligibility for licensure.
Experience in an independent school setting.
Experience supporting social-emotional learning, student wellness, and behavioral interventions.
Experience working with elementary and middle school students.

Gesher Jewish Day School is committed to equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis, including but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, and physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Do you hold a master's degree in School Counseling, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field?
Do you hold a Virginia School Counselor endorsement or equivalent state certification?

Education:

Master's (Required)

Work Location: In person

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