High School Counselor

Come join a committed, caring, talented faculty in delivering an exemplary and inspiring general and Jewish education. Together, we ensure a vibrant Jewish future through the growth of confident, compassionate thinkers who engage the world through Jewish values.

The Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School in Rockville, MD is seeking candidates to fill the position of High School Counselor for the 2025-2026 academic year. The counselor oversees the emotional, social, and behavioral health and well-being of individual students in the High School and reports to the Dean of Students.  

The ideal candidate appreciates and respects high school-aged students through challenging and joyful moments alike. The counselor collaborates and communicates clearly with a broad range of constituents, including students, parents, colleagues, mental health providers, and partner organizations. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills and shows initiative, flexibility and follow through.

The High School Counselor is part of the Health and Wellness Center team which promotes social-emotional growth and wellbeing by implementing a holistic wellness curriculum to serve all students. The Center fosters a proactive culture of wellness in which all students can thrive.   

Pay is commensurate with education and experience, and is calculated according to a school-wide pay scale. This position is eligible for benefits.

 Responsibilities: 

• Provide support to students during times of transition, heightened stress, critical change or other situations impeding student success 
• Communicate effectively with parents, teachers, learning specialists, ESOL specialists, outside professionals and administration regarding strategies to assist students
• Recognize and respond to student mental health needs and assist students and families seeking resources and outside mental health support
• Assist students in developing advocacy and problem solving skills as they navigate high school
• Serve as a student advisor 
• Maintain accurate, detailed records
• Serve as a member of the Student Review Team
• Serve as a member of the Health and Wellness Center team
• Other duties as assigned by the High School Principal

• Masters Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related mental health field required
• Preferred minimum of three years of related professional experience working with students
• Fluency with technology

To learn more about the School and to apply, visit: https://www.cesjds.org/about/work-at-cesjds

Work Environment:

In accordance with the School's duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, the School has adopted a mandatory Vaccination Policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families and the community at large from infectious diseases such as the flu, which may be reduced by an annual vaccination. This policy complies with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local health authorities, as applicable.

The Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants without unlawful consideration of race, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The School encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.