Job detail
School Counselor - Lower School
Holton-Arms School
OTHER
Posted 4/24/2026
Location
Bethesda, Maryland
Salary
$115,000 - $125,000 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
The school counselor will provide social-Emotional support to lower school students and collaborate with faculty and the student-Centered support team to implement effective programming. They will also serve as a crisis responder, manage the 6th-Grade advisory program, and teach the lower school seminar.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a master’s degree in school counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field, with school counselor certification required. Previous experience working with elementary-Age children and a strong understanding of ethical and legal counseling practices are essential.
postgraduate degreeprofessional certificateCollaborationCommunication skillsConflict resolutionClinical assessmentCrisis interventionReferral managementChild developmentMental health servicesSchool counselingRestorative practicesStudent advocacySocial-emotional supportResponsive classroomDiversity, equity, inclusion, and belongingAdvisory program management
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Employee assistance program
- Professional development
- Paid sick days
- Employer match
- Tuition remission
- Paid personal days
- Lunch provided
- 403b retirement savings