Overview

At BASIS Independent Schools, we believe students are capable of more than they can imagine, and that the most powerful education inspires them to think for themselves. With expert teachers, a thoughtfully designed curriculum, and a warm, welcoming culture, students grow into fearless and confident thinkers prepared to explore, question, and contribute with purpose. BASIS Independent Schools, a subsidiary of Spring Education Group, is a national network of PreK-grade 12 private, secular schools, with 12 schools located in California, New York, Northern Virginia, and Washington State. BASIS Independent Dublin School, a grades 5-12 private school, is seeking qualified candidates for a School Counselor! BASIS Independent Dublin is set to open in September 2026, bringing our world-class approach to education to a vibrant new community. We're searching for passionate educators, administrators, and support staff who are eager to make a lasting impact. By joining our founding team, you'll have a unique opportunity to shape the culture, programs, and experiences that will inspire generations of students. What We're Looking For The School Counselor serves as a resource to the school, focusing on both faculty/staff and parent support to assist with interventions in academic and emotional situations. This position is a visible presence in all areas of the school and is responsible for issues relating to the well-being of the students at the school. This position will serve students across two campuses in our Spring Education Group network: BASIS Independent Dublin and Stratford Pleasanton Middle School. Your Primary Responsibilities Provide short-term school-based counseling (individual or group setting) for middle and high school students at BASIS Independent Dublin (3 days/week) and Stratford Pleasanton Middle School (2 days/week). Facilitate peer mediation and restorative conferences Support the development and implementation of the social emotional learning curriculum across the school Offer guidance and strategies to teachers and parents for supporting students with a variety of social and emotional issues, including implementing behavior plans as needed Make recommendations for outside support on an as needed basis Prevent, assess, and intervene in crisis situations Act as a member of the school crisis management and response team Create educational workshops for the school community on an as-needed basis Assist the school team in reviewing requests for reasonable accommodations and, if appropriate, contacting their outside support specialists Maintain accurate records when communicating with students, parents and teachers about intervention plans, reasonable accommodations, and progress reports. Build positive relationships within the school community Position Qualifications Possess a strong belief in and adherence to the BASIS Curriculum Demonstrate the desired school culture by creating a joyful, loving, respectful, safe, and supportive learning environment and instilling a love of learning and an expectation of high academic performance in every student Maintain high level of customer satisfaction by demonstrating active listening, empathy, problem-solving, follow-through and clear communication Have an ability to build and strengthen positive relationships among students, parents, and teachers Have an ability to exercise excellent judgment and decision making Have exemplary organizational skills along with the ability to establish and manage multiple caseloads Have excellent oral and written communication skills Maintain patience, flexibility and a sense of humor Additional Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling Experience (3-5 years) working with middle and high school students in a professional setting Individual must have a willingness to develop and implement a new position/program Individual has a background with implementing or developing Social Emotional Learning Programming Preferred