2026-2027 School Counselor

The Barstow School is seeking a full-time school counselor to join our collaborative and student-centered counseling team beginning in August 2026. This position is well suited for counselors who enjoy working with students across multiple age levels in a supportive, well-resourced, and team-oriented counseling department within an independent school setting. We are seeking a school counselor who builds relationships across all age levels, brings a strong foundation in inclusion and belonging work, and thrives in a collaborative environment, with particular strength supporting middle and upper school students.

About Our Counseling Program

Barstow’s School Counseling Department focuses on student mental health, social-emotional learning, academic support and community well-being. At Barstow, student scheduling and college counseling are supported by specialized staff, enabling school counselors to remain focused on students’ well-being, mental health and day-to-day support. School counselors at Barstow are active members of the Inclusion, Diversity + Equity (ID+E) team, collaborating across departments to promote student belonging, culturally responsive practices and inclusive community programming.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

Primary areas of responsibility include direct student support, social-emotional learning instruction, consultation and collaboration, and participation in departmental initiatives.

Responsibilities include:

Providing individual and group counseling to students across developmental levels.
Delivering classroom-based SEL lessons and grade-level programming.
Supporting students’ academic, social, emotional and behavioral development.
Collaborating with faculty, administrators and families to support student success.
Participating in crisis response alongside a team of trained professionals.
Supporting students with learning differences, accommodations and intervention planning.
Working with community providers and referral partners as appropriate.
Serving as an active member of the ID+E team.
Contributing to parent education and community programming.
Engaging in professional development and reflective practice as part of a collaborative counseling team.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in School Counseling or a related field
School counseling certification (Missouri or eligibility to obtain)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a school setting
LPC, LCPC or equivalent licensure
Experience with SEL curriculum design and implementation
Experience collaborating with learning support professionals and familiarity with psychoeducational evaluations or academic testing