RIDGELINE EDUCATION CORPORATION Hiring for School Counselor at San Antonio, TX Full Time

Full Time, Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4:30pm

Number of Months for the School Year: 12

The Learn4Life Advantage

Learn4Life helps students who want options in education and a mentor to guide them through the process. We know that a one-size-fits-all school model does not work for all students. Our teachers take the time to understand each student, and then tailor their education to meet their specific needs. This is our proven model of personalized learning, flexibility, and workforce readiness programs, all enhanced with trauma-informed practices. Each step of the way, we work to remove all obstacles in the way of a student’s high school diploma and life success.

Learn more about us at https://learn4life.org/edgewood/

How You Will Make an Impact

Following the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model and the framework of the Texas Education Agency’s Model Developmental Guidance and Counseling Program for Texas Public Schools, the School Counselor will address the needs of all students by facilitating their academic, personal/social, and career development as well as helping create a positive and safe learning experience. The School Counselor will assist students as they face issues and resolve problems that prevent their healthy development. The School Counseling support is delivered through the following components: Guidance Curriculum, Individual Planning, Responsive Services, Referral, Consultation, and Collaboration.

The School Counselor’s primary role is to support students with any barriers hindering their progress as they work towards completing their high school diploma. This Position will collaborate and consult with teachers and other school personnel in providing them with strategies, support, and resources that will contribute to the student’s success.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: Note, this list is illustrative only and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of tasks performed by this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Personal/Social Domain:
Provide counseling and mentoring for students struggling with social and emotional problems

Work with school personnel and community agencies to provide support services to behaviors that interfere with school success

Reinforce executive functioning skills, such as but not limited to communication and social skills, problem solving, anger management, self-regulation, optimism, and resilience

Enhance understanding and acceptance of diverse cultures and backgrounds

Provide referrals to community support services

Cultivate relationships with community organizations

Respond to crises by providing direct services and coordination with appropriate community services

Record progress and information in the student information database

Academic Domain:
Support student skills, attitudes, and knowledge that contribute to effective learning

Assist students in developing strategies to achieve success in school

Assist students in understanding the relationship of academics to careers, life at home, and in the community

Design and implement interventions that support student success

As part of a multidisciplinary team, review eligibility for special education services

College & Career Domain:
Encourage all students to engage in life-long learning and develop career paths

Provide the foundation for the acquisition of skills, attitudes, and knowledge that empowers students to make a successful transition from school to career

Provide a comprehensive plan of career awareness, exploration, and preparation

Support postsecondary opportunities through presentations and special events (e.g. guest speakers, college fairs, college trips)

Assist students in navigating the college search and application process

Facilitate college admission and financial aid workshops for students and parents

Assist with testing processes and information pertinent to college (e.g. PSAT, SAT, ACT, etc.)

Develop and maintain relationships with local colleagues and employment programs

Record progress and information in the student information database

Student Retention:
Integrate Personalized Learning strategies in student and staff interactions to improve students’ educational experience.

Support the use of Successful Learning in helping students and teachers build positive relationships

Understand Learning Styles and the implications of each learning style in relation to students’ educational experience.

Apply knowledge of various counseling techniques to improve and support student retention

Counseling Program and School-Wide Collaboration:
Implement school-wide programs that help maintain positive school climates

Promote school policies and practices that ensure the safety of all students by reducing school violence, bullying, and harassment

Participate in staff meetings, professional development, graduation, and school activities

Complete other counseling related tasks and duties as directed by the Principal to support teachers and collaborate with Administrators, Student Retention, School Psychologist, Lead Teacher and other staff to promote student success and retention

Seek and share information with the counseling team

Record progress and information in the student information database

Submit monthly reports

QUALIFICATIONS

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC:
Ability to initiate, develop, and coordinate programs and services based on student/site needs

Ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks

Ability to effectively handle challenging and sensitive situations with students, parents, and staff

Ability to work with a variety of learning styles and abilities, including those with special needs and low skill level

Ability to develop varied approaches to a problem and/or situation

Ability to grasp new concepts; Adapt to, and support change

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong professional collaborative skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university

Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Demonstrated commitment to student counseling as evidenced by possessing a significant portion of the desired qualifications

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid Texas School Counseling Certificate

Teaching experience

MA/MS degree in School Counseling or Guidance

Experience with individual and group counseling sessions

Experience working with diverse student and community population

Experience with prevention, intervention, developmental, and crisis counseling

College, community, and social/youth agency partnerships

Use of data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement

Experience using student information databases or software applications

TRAVEL: Ability to travel in performance of job duties.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Mental Demands: Ability to process a large volume of electronic and manual data

Finger Dexterity; using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together

Talking; especially where one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly

Average Hearing; able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information

Average Visual Abilities; ordinary acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or operate machinery

Physical Strength; sedentary work. Sitting most of the time. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally (almost all office jobs)

Frequent multi-tasking, changing of task priorities, repetitious exacting work required

Field work is required and includes visiting homes, schools, and community agencies

Working in a noisy, distracting environment with frequent deadline pressures