Upper School Counselor

At a Glance :

Job Title : Upper School Counselor

Location : Friends School of Baltimore – Baltimore, MD 21210

Reports To : Upper School Principal

Position Type : Full Time Exempt

Friends School is a Quaker, co-educational, college preparatory school, Pre-K through Grade 12, in Baltimore City, enrolling 750 students, 45% of whom identify as children of color. We are guided by the Quaker ideals of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship. We strive to be a purposefully inclusive community that reflects the racial, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, and religious diversity of our city and our region.

Educators at Friends are expected to model and foster the habits of mind we believe are essential to an outstanding education : creativity, curiosity, empathy, reflection, and resilience. We seek educators whose teaching styles and experiences demonstrate :

Position Overview :

• A desire to understand diverse attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, and practices and to incorporate a culturally responsive lens into teaching and learning.
• A record of successful collaboration with colleagues, families, and students.
• A commitment to lifelong learning, and ongoing professional development.
• An ability to infuse technology to enhance student learning.
• An openness to interdisciplinary teaching.
• An appreciation for and understanding of the social and emotional development of students.
• Flexibility, optimism, and a sense of humor.

Context and Philosophy :

Friends School of Baltimore has an opening for an Upper School Counselor to begin in August 2026 (or earlier, depending on candidate's availability). The Counselor, as a member of the school's Health Team, is responsible for supporting the social and emotional needs of approximately 340 students in grades 9 through 12 in partnership and collaboration with the current Upper School Counselor. The Upper School Counselor provides direct mental health support to students and engages in prevention and intervention activities; offers mental health and wellness related support services to staff; and provides case consultation concerning students' mental health needs. The Counselor collaborates with and is supervised by the Director of Upper School Counseling (working under the direction of the Upper School Principal) and works with school administrators to support the social emotional needs of all students.

Specific Responsibilities :

Other Professional Responsibilities :

Qualifications :

Friends School of Baltimore offers a host of benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) match up to 6%, Legal Services, Pet Insurance and Life, AD&D, STD & LTD. Additional information on benefits can be provided upon request

Friends School of Baltimore actively promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in all programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, and hiring. To form a community which strives to reflect the world's diversity, we do not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion, nationality, ethnicity, economic background, physical ability, sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Friends School of Baltimore is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of color and members of other underrepresented groups who might enrich and diversify the school community are strongly encouraged to apply.