Job detail
School Counselor - 2026-2027 School Year
River Rock Academy
#HIPAA#Special Education#IEP#Inclusive Environment#FERPA#Emotional Wellness#School Counseling#Behavioral Support Plans#Student Resilience#Pennsylvania School Counselor Certification
Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 2 days ago
Location
Middletown, Pennsylvania
Quick overview
The School Counselor provides individual and group counseling to support the emotional and social well-being of students with behavioral and academic challenges. Key duties include developing IEP goals, monitoring behavioral plans, and collaborating with families and staff to foster student resilience.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in counseling or a related field and possess a Pennsylvania School Counselor certification. Experience working with students who have special needs or emotional challenges is required.
postgraduate degreeCommunicationConfidentialityEmpathyCollaborationCrisis InterventionIndividual CounselingGroup CounselingProblem-solvingProfessional EthicsBehavioral Support PlanningIEP Goal Development
Job description
- At River Rock Academy, we provide specialized education and counseling for students facing behavioral and academic challenges.
- Guided by values of growth, resilience, and empowerment, we help students find the internal power to succeed.
- Join us and help students create brighter futures.
- As a School Counselor at River Rock Academy, you will support students’ emotional and social well-being through counseling, collaboration, and proactive interventions.
- You’ll help create a safe, inclusive environment where students can grow in confidence and develop lifelong coping skills.
- What You’ll Need Master’s degree in counseling or a related field Pennsylvania School Counselor certification Strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills Experience working with students who have special needs or emotional challenges Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional ethics What You’ll Do Provide individual and group counseling sessions that support emotional wellness Develop and monitor IEP goals and behavioral support plans Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to ensure consistent support Maintain accurate records and documentation in compliance with FERPA/HIPAA Foster positive relationships to promote student resilience and success Why You’ll Love Working Here Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting Health, dental, and vision insurance Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you River Rock Academy is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at talent@newstory.com.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Leadership training
- Disability coverage
- Free Employee Assistance Program
- Gym discounts
- Career development programs
- Immediate vesting
- Prescription savings
- Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions
- Paid school breaks
- Mindfulness apps
- 401(k) retirement savings with 4% company match