Job description

JOB TITLE: School Counselor-Student Support

REPORTS TO: School Director/Director of Student Support

CLASSIFICATION: Certificated/Exempt

WHOWE ARE (ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW)

With a network of schools and educational programs, iLEAD California (iCA) employs a diverse staff of passionate administrators and educators who value research-based practices and a desire to grow as professionals. We work tirelessly to raise student achievement, by empowering learners through

Project-Based Learning and Social-Emotional Learning. iCA is committed to participating in ongoing personal and professional development, job-embedded instructional coaching, and embracing a growth mindset.

THE OPPORTUNITY (POSITION OVERVIEW)

Reporting to the Site Administrator, the Student Support Counselor will manage a caseload and work directly with learners who experience difficulties in educational achievement due to social and emotional adjustment and/or learning-related challenges. The Support Counselor will provide direct clinical and case management services including individual and group counseling, interventions, assessments, referrals and support.

WHAT YOUWILL DO (DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)

● Program Planning - The School Counselor will help establish the school counseling program and develop activities and resources to implement within the program. The school counselor will involve other school staff in making decisions about the school counseling program.

● Counseling - The school counselor will provide individual and group counseling services to meet the developmental, preventive, and interventional needs of students; as well as assisting students with and without IEP’s.

● Consulting - The school counselor will consult with students, parents, teachers, and other schools and community personnel to assist in meeting the needs of students.

● Coordinating - The school counselor will coordinate all counseling services for IEP students and assist with the coordination and implementation of student services in the school. The counselor will also assist teachers with classroom management skills; keep up with reporting, and meetings involving those students with DIS services.

● Student Appraisal - The school counselor will accurately interpret student data. The counselor will also assist teachers with the educational placement of students by using appropriate strategies.

● Professional Practices and Development - The school counselor will adhere to ethical standards of the counseling profession, and abide by the laws, policies, and procedures that govern the school.

The counselor will also participate in professional associations and upgrade professional knowledge and skills when needed.

● Ability to work well and deal tactfully with administrators, employees, parents, and learners.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

● Provide ongoing support and actively collaborate with the Student Support Team to ensure that the mission, vision, values and philosophy of iLEAD Schools is clearly understood and carried out.

● Represent the Organization in a positive and professional manner in all interactions and communications

● Follow and actively participate in development of all guidelines, policies and procedures
● Maintain professional competence through participation in professional development activities and self-selected professional growth activities.
● Perform other responsibilities as defined.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

● Communicating with others to exchange information. (In Person/Telephone/Computer)

● Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

● Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.

● When needed to support a school or education program, must have the ability to travel by public transit as well as operate a vehicle for self-transportation purposes between worksites.

● Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.

● May encounter outdoor elements: high (>90)/low (<60) temperatures, precipitation and/or wind.

● Ability to work in situations involving the need to make informed and quick decisions.

● Ability to supervise/manage workers and delegate as needed in project management situations.

● Reading detailed documentation and analyzing data sets.

● Writing professionally, both by hand and utilizing computer software.

● Speaking in public settings including making public presentations to large and small groups.

● Dealing and navigating professionally through high-stress situations.

● Must be physically present in the workplace.

WHAT YOUWILL BRING (QUALIFICATIONS)

● Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Psychology or a related field required.

● Pupil Personnel Services credential with a specialization in School Counseling is required.

● Work well with children and communicate effectively.

● Exercise tact, patience, kindness and positive attitude.

● Must possess and maintain a standard of moral character and behavior to serve as an effective role model for learners.

● Ability to problem solve and multi-task.

● Ability to cooperate successfully as a member of a team.

● Maintain confidentiality of learners and their records.

● Demonstrated capability to maintain effective relationships in a team oriented environment.

● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.

● Very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.

● Thrive in a collaborative, team based and fast-paced environment.

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iLEAD California is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff.

iCA promotes equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. In doing so, we comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations to ensure an equal employment opportunity for everyone. We don’t discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, military service obligation, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. Our policies and personnel practices are intended to ensure that all of us are treated equally with regard to recruiting, hiring, and advancement, and our decisions on employment are made to further the principle of equal employment opportunities for employees. Revised 2/15/2022

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $59,675.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• School Counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CA PPS-School Counseling Credential (Required)

Work Location: In person

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