Third Future Schools is a high-achieving and growing network of charter schools. The network's school in Bastrop, LA, Morehouse, is looking for a counselor.
The duties of a counselor include:
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Counsel students, parents, and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success, academically, socially, and emotionally, in school
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Counsel individuals and small groups of children toward social and emotional growth
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Support students (and staff) with life events that negatively impact a student’s health, welfare, or ability to succeed at school
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Coordinate with teachers, administrators, or community (e.g. courts, child protective services, etc.) for the purpose of providing/receiving requested information and/or making recommendations
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Monitor students' progress for the purpose of identifying issues and taking appropriate action for increasing student success
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Prepare reports and correspondence for conveying information and to document activities and provide reference material
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Support the creation of a safe and positive educational climate in which students may learn
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Develop Student Learning Plans and support students in accomplishing their learning objectives
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Support students in the development of habits of success
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Work with colleagues and the administration to accomplish the school’s goals as outlined in the School Action Plan
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Expand personal leadership skills
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Participate in professional learning communities and function well as part of a team
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Read and stay abreast of current topics in education
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Manage student behavior in the school by invoking approved disciplinary procedures when appropriate
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As part of the leadership team, assist the principal and assistant principal in the day-to-day operation of the school
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Assist with internal and external communications
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Perform other duties as assigned, including assisting with test administration
The minimum salary for a counselor with at least three years of demonstrated achievement results is $80,000.00. We also provide health, dental, and vision.
