Middle School Counselor Leave Replacement, Fall 2025

Middle School Counselor Leave Replacement, Fall 2025

The Nightingale-Bamford School seeks a full time, temporary Leave Replacement Middle school counselor for the academic year 2025-2026. The ideal candidate will be a licensed social worker, psychologist or mental health counselor accustomed to working with Middle School aged students. This position will report to the Head of the Middle School. School counseling experience and NYS license or license eligibility required.  This is a full time, exempt position starting on August 25, 2025 and ending November 14, 2025.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to): 

• Providing individual counseling and referrals supported by outreach to families where indicated, and coordination with outside clinicians 
• Crisis management
• Providing support for student psychological concerns
• Coordinating with student support team to develop plans of support for students in need
• Collaborating with advisors, teachers, deans and other administrators
• Collaborating in design and delivery of SEL education and prevention programs around mental health concerns
• Support peer leadership/peer group program
• Collaboration with and support for Upper and Lower School counselors
• Participating in school community activities and events as needed
• Attending weekly meetings as a member of the professional community.
• Performing other responsibilities as required or assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master’s (or doctoral) degree required
• A minimum of three to five years postgraduate school counselor or other clinical and diagnostic experience
• Must be New York State licensed or license-eligible school counselor
• Maintain a good rapport with all constituencies; students, parents and colleagues
• Strong communication (verbal, written, interpersonal) skills and leadership qualities
• Demonstrated organization and planning skills; strong attention to detail, as well as follow-through skills to ensure completion of goals and objectives

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS 

• A shared understanding of the mission of the School and a demonstrated commitment to the core principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. 
• Must demonstrate cultural competence and be able to understand, appreciate, and work with constituents across varied backgrounds and cultures. 
• Excellent attention to detail, professional attitude, good judgment, a high level of integrity and a strong work ethic.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with varied constituents. 
• Superb oral and written communication skills. 
• High level of initiative. 
• Appreciation of the sense of joy inherent in Middle School

SALARY RANGE: In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $95,000 (annualized)*. Nightingale considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

*represents an annualized salary. Actual salary will be prorated due to the temporary status of the role.

HOW TO APPLY 

Interested candidates should apply by submitting a cover letter and resume online at https://www.nightingale.org/careers. 

ABOUT THE NIGHTINGALE-BAMFORD SCHOOL 

Founded by two bold, visionary educators in 1920, The Nightingale-Bamford School’s mission is to inspire girls to go beyond barriers. Tied to this mission is a broader vision of students who are joyful learners who have the intellectual depth and courage to be critical thinkers, compassionate citizens, and agents of their own lives. Nightingale educates girls’ minds and hearts and, in so doing, infuses 

their lives with meaningful relationships, teaching them to value difference as a means of growth and empowering them to question the status quo with confidence, empathy, resilience, and reason. Nightingale’s commitment to social justice and anti-racism requires that all community members engage actively and thoughtfully in work around diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates with broad and diverse backgrounds. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

It is the policy of the School to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, military status, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, predisposing genetic characteristics, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The School’s employment practices and decisions adhere to the principles of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. 

This commitment to equal opportunity applies to and is reflected in all School activities, including, but not limited to, recruiting, interviewing, hiring, staffing, training, promotions, compensation practices, employee benefits, social programs, discipline, and termination of employment. The School maintains zero tolerance for violations of this policy and expects all employees to abide by and support this policy without reservation. The School prohibits retaliation against any employee who in good faith makes a report under this policy.