St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks candidates for the position of Upper School Counselor/Health &Wellness Teacher.

About St. Paul Academy and Summit School:

St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) is a coeducational, non-sectarian, college preparatory day school serving more than 900 students in kindergarten through grade 12. Our two campuses are located approximately a mile apart in St. Paul, Minnesota, serving Grades K-5 on our Goodrich Campus and Grades 6-12 on our Randolph Campus. The school draws students from St. Paul, Minneapolis, and throughout the eastern and western suburbs.

Our mission—shaping the minds and the hearts of the people who will change the world—is a promise to our students and our families, and it pushes us to be thoughtful about everything we do. It inspires us to be our best and reminds us that we have the responsibility to respect the unique potential in every child. Our mission gives us purpose and represents our greatest aspirations and values. But most of all, it reflects our deep belief in the talents and capabilities of our students.

For additional information about the school’s curriculum, community, and culture, please visit our website at www.spa.edu.

About the Upper School:

The Upper School is home to students in Grades 9-12 and is characterized by advanced inquiry, lively discussion, deep engagement with topics, a strong sense of community, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Students develop the habits and relationships that will carry them through high school and into the world of college and beyond. The Upper School's rigorous academic curriculum and seminar-based learning model is complemented by a network of support that includes teachers, advisors, college counselors, and resources for both academic and social/emotional well-being.

For more information about the Upper School, please visit the Upper School section of our website.

Position Begins: August 5, 2024

Status: Full-time, 10.5 Months, Exempt

Department: Instructional Admin, Upper School

Position Description:

This is a full-time position beginning in August 2024. Aligned with our mission statement, we seek to achieve ongoing excellence in academics by also tending to the environments and mindsets that allow students to engage with and work through challenges in healthy and productive ways. St. Paul Academy and Summit School strives to support students in the development of skills that promote wellness and balance in the context of our school program and to teach strategies for persevering through developmental challenges that accompany learning and growing. The counselors are an integral part of the Administrative Team and may provide consultative services to the student support team, classroom teachers, and parents and guardians.

This position will work in collaboration with the Upper School Leadership to develop a cohesive and developmentally informed social/emotional, wellness and health program for grades 9-12; focus areas include seminars in chemical health, mental health, stress-management, relationships, and sexual health. Teaching seminar courses in the Upper School constitutes approximately 40% of this position.

Successful candidates will have extensive experience working in high school settings to provide direct counseling services, facilitate student groups, provide parent and teacher education, and serve as a liaison for community mental health and medical professionals. Additional experience in clinical settings is preferred.

In addition, successful candidates should demonstrate the ability to establish a supportive and engaging environment for students and to work collaboratively with parents/guardians. They will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and have experience and a desire to work within diverse communities and across cultural differences. As importantly, we seek candidates committed to developing and practicing cultural competence in their teaching, counseling, and research work. Candidates should be able to advise students effectively and otherwise contribute to the life of the school outside the classroom. Candidates should support the mission of SPA and the vision of the Upper School.

Requirements:

Requirements: Master’s Degree in counseling, social work, school psychology, or a related field.

Preferable: MN licensure in area of expertise.

Candidates should support the mission of SPA, the vision of the Upper School, and be eager to join a professional community where openness to growth is the norm.

How to Apply:

Resume review will begin immediately. The position includes a competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and a list of references. To apply, please visit our website at www.spa.edu/careers.

SPA is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff, and maintaining a workplace culture in which all are treated equitably.