Position(s) Currently Available

Rockland Country Day School is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate on any basis, legal or otherwise.  All employees must be finger-printed and able to pass a criminal background check.

Part-Time School Counselor and Health Educator

Position:          Part-Time, Salaried, Exempt

Reports to:      Head of  School

Job Description:  The School Counselor works with all members of the school community to ensure the success and well-being of our students. The counselor meets with students as needed to provide short and long term counseling, makes referrals for off-campus supports, and works closely with parents and school staff, in the best interest of the students.

Specific responsibilities:

• Provide assessment and counseling to students, and help them to set healthy goals and a plan for achieving those goals, in an environment working closely with the Division Heads and teachers.
• Liaise with other agencies in the community to obtain services for students.
• Lead classes on topics such as decision-making, nutrition, relationships, and self-esteem.
• Connect parents to services and resources in the community, and provide parenting and other workshops every other month.
• Share information, strategies, and techniques with the teaching staff that will be helpful for student success in the classroom.
• Work as part of a team of professionals striving to provide the best care for students.
• Write case notes about all significant professional communication and/or counseling sessions with students and families throughout the school year.
• Explore students’ need for counseling or other services based on observation, reports, and/or concerns
• Share concerns about students with Head of School and Division Heads and help determine course of action.
• Write end of year summary of all student/family cases and submit to Head of  School.
• Undertake tasks that contribute to the quality of and life of the school as needed.

The ideal candidate will have experience counseling in a school setting, will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in position with similar responsibilities, and will have a Master’s degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology.

Position details:

-Time requirement: One day a week from 8am- 4:00pm and one parent education night every other month

-Compensation: $10,000 for the school year

-Start Date: Immediate

Title:               Dorm Parent

Position:         Full-time, Salaried, Exempt

Reports to:     Director of Student Life

Job Description:

The Dorm Parent is responsible for executing the leadership, vision and programming efforts for the boarding students at RCDS, ensuring their safety and security. S/He will assist in the coordination and implementation of on- and off-campus activities.

Specific responsibilities:

• Oversight and supervision of boarding students in residence hall, ensuring a safe, organized, and nurturing environment
• Assist with the coordination and implementation of after-school and weekend activities, including homework completion, for students in residence
• Assist in the coordination and delivery of orientation programs and other events for boarding students
• Work with residential life staff to fully integrate the boarding and day student experience
• Other duties as assigned by the Head or Director of Student Life

Dorm Parent Schedule:

The Assistant Director of Resident Life and the Resident Life Associate will fulfill dorm parent duties 5 nights per week including weekend days. The Director of Student Life will provide respite when needed and will check-in on dorm life regularly to ensure that the dorm environment and culture is in keeping with RCDS standards and expectations.

Compensation: $25,000 annualized, two weeks off during school-scheduled academic year breaks, four weeks summer vacation to be taken the last week of June and first three weeks of July, plus housing, room, board and medical benefits associated with the position.

To apply for these positions, please send cover letter of interest and  resume to: kmorcate@rocklandcds.org.  Please include job title in subject line.