School Counselor

Eastside Preparatory School’s Vision is to inspire students to create a better world. Our mission is to guide students to think critically, act responsibly, lead compassionately, and innovate wisely. The four mission components guide the development of curriculum as well as the evolution of the EPS culture.  Founded in 2002, Eastside Prep was re-accredited by the Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) in January 2019.  Eastside Prep has grown from 17 students in 2003-2004 to a projected total of 540 students for 2025-2026 academic year. 

Position Summary:  Promotes student success by providing both responsive and preventative support services for students in grades 5 – 12 on matters relating to social-emotional well-being and mental health. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Student Well-Being and works as a member of a team to guide the development and implementation of programs and practices related to students’ social, emotional, and personal growth.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The School Counselor supports students, grades 5 – 12 and their families in the context of the educational mission of Eastside Preparatory School. Providing this support requires that the School Counselor:

• Provide short-term, solution-focused, and strengths-based counseling to students in one-on-one-and small group settings.
• As a member of the Well-Being Team, work collaboratively with school leadership, faculty, and staff to coordinate support for students.
• Commit to creating a full sense of belonging for all community members through work in Equity, Inclusion and Compassionate Leadership (EICL is the school’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion).
• Design and facilitate Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons with Grade-Level Coordinators.
• Consult with families about adolescent emotional development and mental health.
• Provide referrals to therapists and other community providers of mental health and support services.
• Connect with students’ mental health providers to support ongoing treatment plans during the school day. 
• Incorporate best practices in trauma informed care.
• Maintain student records related to mental and emotional health.
• Serve as a grade-level advisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Expert level understanding of adolescent mental health
• Knowledge of different tools used in school counseling 
• Ability to collaborate effectively with different members of the community
• Excellent communication skills 

Credentials and Experience

• Minimum MA in Counseling, Social Work, or related field
• Mental health license (e.g., LMHC, LMFT, LICSW) preferred
• Three years related experience, or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Compensation

• Our competitive annual salary range is $80,000 to $95,000, based on experience.
• EPS offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our faculty, staff and their families.
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Access to Walk-In Medical Clinics
  • Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
  • Dependent Care Spending Account
  • Health Care Spending Account
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Financial Wellness Programs
  • Paid Time Off – Sick, Personal, Bereavement, Jury/Witness Duty
  • Vacation Pay for Staff
  • Parental Leave
  • Professional Development
  • School Dining Hall Stipend (breakfast and lunch)
  • Public Transportation Pass
  • Optional Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Application Process

• A cover letter and resume must be submitted along with the online application. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.