School Counselor Thomas Jefferson School

Thomas Jefferson School (TJ) seeks a full-time school counselor for the 2025–2026 school year to promote the emotional wellbeing of the community by providing counseling services to students and developing and delivering social-emotional programming for students, parents, and colleagues. The school counselor will be uniquely positioned to shape and advance a school culture that recognizes mental health and a strong sense of belonging as essential to students’ ability to learn.

The school counselor will report to the Associate Head of School.

Counselor responsibilities would include but are not limited to:

providing individual mental health counseling and group workshops to students;
developing and leading co-curricular programming for students grades 7–12;
serving as a member of the school’s Crisis Team, assisting with crisis assessment and intervention;
being available for emergency calls from faculty and staff when a student is in crisis (including nights and weekends);
serving on committees that advance student health, wellness, and safety;
overseeing continuing care for students in collaboration with parents, faculty and staff members, and outside providers;
supporting and educating faculty and staff in identifying and addressing emotional needs of students;
maintaining updated knowledge and training regarding mandated reporter laws and responsibilities within the State of Missouri;
identifying and maintaining relationships with local resources for referrals and consultations.
participating in the duty and on-call rotation (nights and weekends);

The ideal candidate possesses qualifications, skills, and qualities in the following areas:

Master’s Degree in School Counseling, Counseling, School Psychology, Educational Psychology or related field and holds or will soon be eligible (with own supervisor) for professional licensure (e.g., LCSW, LMSW, LPC, PLPC) or DESE certification
school counseling experience;
excellent verbal and written communication skills;
eagerness to forward the school’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion;
commitment to continuous professional growth;
collegial spirit, positive outlook, a sense of humor, and willingness to fill in as needed to further the student experience;
genuine appreciation of both middle- and high-school students.

Thomas Jefferson School is a small, coed boarding and day school for high-ability students in grades 7-12. We are known for our strong liberal-arts focus and close-knit, international community. TJ is consistently ranked among the top boarding schools in the nation and is rated by Niche #1 college-prep high school in Missouri. As a boarding and day school, on-campus life is a major part of our program. All administrative faculty members shape and contribute to the culture of our close-knit community by engaging with students both in and out of the classroom and on-campus housing may be a possibility for this position. Please mention interest in this option in the cover letter. For more information about our school, visit www.TJS.org and refer to our Statement of Faculty Excellence and Statement of Mission and Philosophy.

MISSION STATEMENT: Thomas Jefferson School engages its students in the education necessary to live as responsible citizens of the world. Through the strongest possible college-preparatory program and within a nurturing community, students develop a responsibility for their own learning and a desire to lift up the world with beauty and intellect.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT: Thomas Jefferson School is committed to building and sustaining a community rooted in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. These values, which are central to our mission, fundamentally inform and shape student learning, achievement, and preparedness for life. Our school seeks to provide the strongest possible college-preparatory program within an international, multicultural community. We strive to embrace multiple perspectives, encourage critical thinking, and develop and nurture courageous, empathetic individuals at all levels. A TJ education aims to provide students with resources and inspiration to better their communities and the world.

Please send a letter of interest and current résumé to: Amanda Correa, Associate Head of School (acorrea@tjs.org).