School Counselor

Stratford School, part of Spring Education Group, is a leading independent WASC-accredited private school in California offering courses from preschool through 12 th grade with a vision of creating a unique, multi-dimensional educational foundation for children. At Stratford School, we understand every child has his or her own interests and passions and contributes in their own way. Our proven program includes our STEAM-based curriculum that was recognized by the White House as a leader in early childhood STEAM education, and we are also the first California school to earn the Carnegie Science Seal of Excellence for STEM.

The Stratford School Counselor assists the Administration and Teaching staff through the development and execution of a school counseling program. The role participates collaboratively and professionally with other faculty and staff to promote the general well-being of the school and the collective / individual interest of its staff and student body. The School Counselor is responsible for serving as a resource to the school, focusing on both faculty / staff and parent support to assist with interventions in academic and social-emotional situations. The School Counselor promotes professional learning through self-assessment, reflection on practice, and professional conversations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the school's Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) programs at two Stratford campuses : Stratford Preparatory Milpitas (SPM) with grades 6 - 12, and Stratford San Jose Middle School (SJMS) with grades 5 - 8.

Oversee the development and delivery of lessons to promote respect, responsibility, self-esteem, problem-solving, effective communication, etc.

Make recommendations for outside support on an as-needed basis.

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General Information :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively "Company") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military / veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.