Description
Hill Top Preparatory School, the leading independent school on the Main Line of PA for neurodiverse students in grades 5 through 12, seeks to hire a High School Counselor for the 2026–2027 school year. For neurodiverse students, social-emotional growth is not a side benefit—it’s a central part of their education. That’s why our Counseling Department provides wraparound support designed to help students thrive in every aspect of life: academically, socially, and emotionally. Under the direction of the head of the clinical department, this position works with the clinical team, specifically with high school students, taking a holistic approach to care, addressing not only emotional and social development but also physical health, executive functioning, speech-language challenges, and daily living skills. By collaborating closely with teachers and families, they help create a stable, consistent environment where students feel safe, seen, and supported. Candidates with experience in counseling and/or social work along with the appropriate certifications are preferred. Experience working with neurodiverse students is also highly recommended.
Requirements
- Conduct all parent/teacher conferences with the students’ mentor
- Report on social/emotional progress
- Facilitate weekly 'Perspectives' course that includes group counseling and social emotional development activities
- Be “on call” during the school day to provide 1:1 support as needed
- Coordinate with faculty to prepare behavior plans/interventions
- Assist faculty in preparing personal education plans
- Attend weekly department team meetings and weekly staff/team meetings
- Attend IEP and re-evaluation meetings as needed
- Provide frequent parent communication via email or phone
- Correspond and coordinate treatment with outside professionals
- Attend all school-related functions including: new student orientation, back-to-school night, etc.
- Participate in activities and/or extracurricular activities
Additional:
- Maintains all clearances required by Hill Top Preparatory School
- Maintains a PA driver’s license
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, teachers, administration and public partners
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge of technology and knowledge of accessibility related programs and materials
- Proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis
