Position Title: School CounselorReports to: PrincipalFLSA Status: Exempt, Full Time OVERVIEWAs the Bright Star Schools organization continues to grow in number of overall students, and enrollment at each school site, it is increasingly important that each of its students and their families has a designated advocate on campus.
This role will be that of a School Counselor, someone who provides supports students through the lens of social and emotional learning, and assists in the communication between each student and their teachers, administrators, parents, and prospective supplemental and enrichment programs.
The Counselor will be part of all student and family facing functions for the Bright Star Schools Campus, and will ensure the success of their assigned students while they’re at Bright Star.The Counselor Program will focus on two core areas:Student ServicesRelationship building and mentoringAcademic counseling and supportSocial and emotional supportCommunity resources and referralsParticipation in Student Activities i.E.
chaperoningCo-facilitation of Morning Meetings and school wide assembliesRestorative Justice Practices within and outside of the classroomsFamily ServicesParent education sessions on social emotional and academic learningParent engagement eventsProvide family resources and referrals for community eventsOutreach to families with needed interventions JOB DUTIES (may include, but not limited to the following)Academic Counseling & Direct Academic SupportWeekly check-ins with teachersWeekly classroom push-ins for academic and behavioral supportStudent support team meetingsSocial Emotional lessons within and outside of the classroomStudent Mentorship & Counseling Behavioral guidance and support Appropriate identification of students social and emotional needs Provide resources and referrals as necessary Necessary interventionsParent Liaison Offer resources and support for family challenges Home visits may be conducted as needed to ensure home and school partnershipsOther Duties may include (based on experience and skill set) Coordinate Parent Group activities Develop Parent Education curriculum Coordinate Student Activities Morning, lunch and afternoon supervision of studentsQUALIFICATIONSPupil Personnel Services Credential requiredA deep understanding of early childhood education and child development is imperativeStrong oral and written communication skills including advocacy skills; fluency in Spanish and/or Korean highly desiredAbility to connect and build relationships with students and their families (Spanish/Korean required for 85% of our families)Ability to facilitate connections with students and faculty, and to work with tracking systems (organizational skills required).Experience working with at-risk youthProactive, self-starting and motivating approach essentialFamiliarity with Social Emotional Curriculum and Illuminate a plusCOMPENSATION & OTHER DETAILSSalary based on years of experience (placement on counselor salary scale) $7,500 signing bonus during first year of employment 11 month position Health, dental, vision, 403b plan, life insurance, personal time off (PTO), holidays, disability insurance, short-term disability.