School Counselor

The mission of Equitas Academy Charter Schools is to prepare students for college, careers, and life pursuits, and inspire them to be champions of equity.The Community Schools Counselor will support the social-emotional well-being of our scholars. This role involves providing direct counseling services to students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), conducting crisis interventions, and collaborating with school staff to implement restorative practices. The Community Schools Counselor will also lead school-wide mental health initiatives, develop tailored support plans for vulnerable student groups, and establish a peer mentoring program.The Counselor will report to the School Principal.Tier 3 CounselingProvides DIS counseling services for scholars on IEP counseling caseloadDevelops and documents IEP Goals and Presents Levels of Performance in the areas of social and emotional functioningParticipates in IEP meetings, Annual Reviews, Triennial Reviews, and any other necessary school meetingsProvides 1:1 short term counselingConducts classroom observations to gather data and insight into the behaviors of scholars on the caseloadMaintains up to date, accurate, and confidential counseling files, including record keeping in WelligentRefers students to external providers for short or long-term counseling as neededCrisis SupportsProvides Crisis InterventionServices to scholars as neededConducts risk assessments as necessary, and mobilize appropriate supportDevelops and supports school staff, scholars, parents, and families in implementing scholar safety plans includingRe-Entry meetingsServes as a member of the Crisis Response TeamSchool WideSupports 504 process under direction of the principalCommunicate with ELOP Coordinator and After School Team about incidents in the school day to build continuity of careParticipate as an active member of the school’s COST team and leadership team convenings (Admin meetings, Instructional leadership team, grade level meetings)Performs other duties as assigned or requested by the appropriate administratorLead school wide mental health campaigns and school-wide awareness campaigns that focus on building empathy and understanding among students.Build relationships with students, support students with social goals or restorative practices and focus on student wellbeing during lunchCollaborates with Community School Coordinator to align on mental health supports and promote wraparound services for familiesRestorative FacilitatorCollaborates with the school leadership teams to implement restorative practices with studentsSupports the implementation of restorative practices for students through the lens of Multi-tiered systems of supportFacilitates restorative circles, conferences, and reintegration processes following behavioral incidentsModels and coaches the use of restorative toolsCo-teaches and demonstrates restorative practices with classroom teachers, providing ongoing feedback and support.Facilitates goal-setting sessions to encourage self-efficacy among studentsSubgroup FocusCreates tiered plans to support social-emotional health of subgroups of students to include: Unhoused scholars, Students with Disabilities, Newcomer Emergent Bilingual scholars, foster youth, new to Equitas students, and students at risk of Gang affiliationCommunicate needs of subgroups to staff members to support students’ development and to provide integrated supportsFoster inclusivity by leading safe spaces for students to share feelings through group sessionsLead after school sessions with groups of students as neededPeer MentoringDevelop a peer mentoring program to connect students who need social-emotional support with peersSelect and train students on effective mentorshipQualifications and ExperienceMaster’s degree in counseling requiredPupil Personnel Services credential requiredExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to develop relationships with a diverse group of stakeholdersBilingual Spanish strongly preferredCompensation and BenefitsCompensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience. The Counselor Salary Scale starts at $75,000.Commitment to DiversityEquitas Academy is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are an equal opportunity employer.