Summary
At the Austin Centers, the School Counselor plays an essential role in the success of our students. It is the responsibility of the school counselor to provide services to students in order to facilitate academic, personal/social, and career competencies. The counselor will work with students, staff, families, and members of the community as an integral part of the education program. The counselor will promote school success for all students by providing academic advisement, prevention and intervention activities.
Essential Functions
- Develop and monitor intervention strategies to increase academic success
- Assist with conflict resolution and anger management
- Help students develop appropriate social interaction skills
- Provide individual and group counseling
- Provide crisis intervention
- Work with parents to facilitate support for academic and behavioral improvements
- Assist parents in accessing and utilizing school and community resources
- May facilitate special interest programs (i.e. support groups, parenting groups)
- Assess students with mental health concerns
- Provide staff training and information to better understand factors affecting student behavior
- Develop in-service training as needed
- Assist teachers with behavior management and provide direct in-class support as needed
- Attend IEP meetings as needed
- Skilled in positive behavior interventions and strategies, restorative practices and trauma informed practices
- Build strong relationships with students, staff and families
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree, required, Masters’ Degree, preferred, in Social Work or Counseling
- Must hold state counselor license
- 1 year experience as a counselor or social worker in a school setting.
- May be required to split time between multiple campuses, based on student need.
- Must have reliable transportation and valid drivers license.
- Demonstrated computer proficiency
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Please list what Counseling License you have.
Work Location: In person
