Counselor (Grades 1-12) 

Full Time/Exempt

Start date: August 1, 2026

Salary Range: $90,000 to $120,000

Primary Responsibilities

• Review students’ neuropsychological testing to ensure a holistic, supportive, and strength-based approach to each student’s experience. 
• Conduct structured, goal-oriented, individual, small, and/or large group counseling sessions to assist students in exploring, interpreting, and developing personal decision-making competencies, to enhance self-esteem and self-understanding to ensure they are able to fully and successfully engage in their school program and life outside of school.
• Respond to students' needs in the moment when a student is experiencing an unwanted emotion.
• Make referrals to appropriate specialists, either at school or an outside agency.
• Coordinate and communicate with the School Directors, Social Emotional Academic Development Coordinators and Director, other Mental Health Counselors, and/or additional Support Staff. 
• Facilitate and promote Restorative Practices, including clearing and restorative conversations.
• Attend team meetings and Impact Response and Success Meetings for students to support students, the school, and families. 
• Collaborate with the students' team (student, faculty, family) to aid in the reduction of unexpected behaviors.  
• Meet/Communicate with parents and faculty.
• Observe students to provide feedback about best practices to enhance student learning, engagement, and social skills.
• Promote Professional Development and Growth of faculty to ensure best practices in teaching and research-based educational knowledge support students’ wellbeing
• Lead wellness activities and social groups for students.
• Consult with colleagues to develop initiatives on anti-bullying, mental health, digital citizenship, diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create, update, and aid in implementing the SEAD (Social-Emotional Academic Development) program.
• Teach lessons as needed to support teacher and student growth.
• Monitor and address all matters of school climate and culture.
• Keep up to date with current educational trends and best practices by attending workshops and through partnerships.
• Attend School Student Talk meetings.
• Support Parent-Teacher and CEP (Chartwell Education Plan) conferences.

Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience; medical benefits are included. 

Send a letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three references to teach@chartwell.org for consideration.

About Chartwell

For over 40 years, Chartwell School has been educating students, who have been diagnosed with a specific language-based learning disability, in a way that provides them with the academic skills necessary to be successful in future educational endeavors. We believe that all of our students are capable learners who can discover new pathways to learn skills and apply knowledge. Chartwell offers a full academic program, with well-structured, multi-sensory teaching in all classes. Our fully accredited curriculum includes all areas of reading and language instruction, mathematics, social studies, science, health and fitness, the arts, technology, and a wide array of enrichment activities. Students build academic skills one layer at a time. Each layer integrates higher-order thinking, creativity, perseverance and practical problem-solving. Chartwell teaches students to overcome academic challenges and helps them grow in self-reliance, character, and respect for the effort and abilities of others.

Mission and Vision

Chartwell empowers students with dyslexia and associated learning differences to unlock their full potential. We provide a college preparatory, strength-based program that gives students the skills, strategies, tools and mindset needed to become successful lifelong learners. We share our expertise through partnerships and outreach initiatives to transform education. 

Chartwell aspires to show the world that young people with language-based learning differences and diverse learning styles and profiles can be among the most creative, productive and valuable members of any community. We further aim to inspire others to get to know, understand and value these students from very young ages and to help them realize their full potential. We seek to see them develop into confident young people and adults, committed to lifelong learning and equipped with the knowledge, skills and social and emotional competencies to achieve their goals. 

Chartwell School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Chartwell School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

• Valid California Credential or License: 
• Must possess and maintain at least one of the following valid, current California credentials or professional licenses: 
• PPS (Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling or School Social Work), 
• LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), 
• LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist).
• Education: 
• Master’s degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.

• Clinical & Counseling Expertise: 
• Proven experience conducting structured, goal-oriented individual and group counseling sessions, as well as providing in-the-moment emotional de-escalation and crisis response.
• Understanding of Neurodiversity: 
• Deep understanding of neurodiversity, language-based learning differences, and evidence-based instructional/behavioral practices.
• Assessment Familiarity: 
• Ability to review and interpret students' neuropsychological testing to inform holistic, strength-based support strategies.
• Restorative Practices: 
• Familiarity with or training in Restorative Practices, including facilitating clearing and restorative conversations.
• Collaboration & Communication: 
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaborative leadership skills to effectively partner with students, faculty, families, and outside specialists.
• Mission Alignment: 
• A strong commitment to student-centered, mission-driven education in an inclusive and diverse community.

About Chartwell School

The mission of Chartwell School is to diagnostically educate students with specific learning variations, including dyslexia, in a way that provides them with the academic skills, confidence, creativity and perseverance necessary to meet the challenges of mainstream education and lifelong learning. Our students have average or better intelligence but may have struggled in traditional classrooms due to dyslexia or other learning disabilities and academic challenges. We provide co-ed students ages 5-18 with the skills, knowledge, and tools they need to succeed. A Chartwell education includes: small class sizes, a 1:5 teacher-to-student ratio, attention to learning styles, emphasis on social skills and character building, multi-sensory learning, integrated technology, enrichment activities, sports, and a healthful, green campus.

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