Laurel Springs School

Counselor

• Support academic, college-career, and social-emotional development for Academy students in grades 6–12
• Review incoming student transcripts, including international transcripts, and support course schedule creation
• Ensure students meet academic standards for promotion, graduation, and college acceptance
• Monitor student pacing and progress according to Laurel Springs’ policies
• Facilitate grade-level seminar courses and provide feedback on assignments
• Provide individualized support for post-secondary goals, including career exploration, college list development, and pathway opportunities
• Write letters of recommendation for student applications
• Lead live and recorded Counseling Department webinars, events, and activities
• Organize and support Academy-exclusive counseling opportunities
• Communicate with students, parents, teachers, staff, and administrators via email, phone, video conference, and other tools
• Collaborate with middle and high school faculty and staff on individual student support and comprehensive programming
• Conduct frequent one-on-one meetings addressing academic, social/emotional, and college/career needs
• Support student enrollment through virtual open houses and admissions or marketing events
• Contribute to newsletters and school communications
• Participate in school-wide meetings, events, communications, and activities online and in person, including required evening virtual events
• Engage in ongoing professional development, self-assessment, and continuous improvement
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students, families, staff, management, and operations
• Perform other counseling-related duties as assigned

Academy Counselor