Licensed School Counselor (Sign-On Bonus $3,000.00)

Job Description

Job Description

Journey Community Schools (JCS) is a Tennessee non-profit corporation serving scholars in grades kindergarten through 8th grade at our Coleman School, East Academy, and Northeast Academy campuses. Our Mission is to engage families and community partners in our scholars' learning journey; cultivate a safe, positive and joyous learning environment; and empower teachers and leaders with support to deliver an inclusive, innovative and rigorous education. Visit Journey Community Schools for more information (https : / / myjourneycs.org).

The Opportunity :

Behind every successful student is a team of passionate and dedicated educators. Together, we will change the odds for underserved students, ensuring that every student is prepared to excel in all areas of life. As a School Counselor at Journey Community Schools (JCS), you will provide a full range of school counseling services to children grades K-8, including but not limited to screening and assessment, individual and group counseling, school-wide intervention and prevention, and collaborate with outside agencies as appropriate. The School Counselor will also be an integral member of the RTI team and Student Support Team helping to plan, implement, and monitor interventions for students at the school.

What You Will Do :

Conducts classroom guidance dealing with topics such as abuse, goal-setting, organizational and study skills, anger, conflict resolution, and self-motivation

Provides counseling to students having problems in the areas of attendance, retention, and discipline

Provide crisis counseling and referrals for students as needed

Create and maintain relationships with outside agencies to help foster better learning and support for the students of JCS and their families

Works with other school personnel and community resources to provide educational enrichment within the school

Facilitate Student Support Team meetings to support the academic, social and emotional needs of students

Serve as an integral member of the RTI team, helping to plan, implement, and monitor RTI programs at the school site

Attend staff meetings, IEP, and inter-departmental meetings for students receiving counseling services

Serve as the case manager for 504s

Interrupt data of attendance, behavior, and other factors to help determine school counseling needs to help students

Support JCS initiatives and programs to address student needs (Social Emotional Learning, Restorative Practice, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, etc.)

Assist middle school students and families in high school selection

Support JCS initiatives to address student attendance by leading and facilitating components of the truancy protocol (SART, etc.)

Exhibit positive rapport with students, families and JCS staff

Maintains necessary confidential counseling records for report of services

Consistently and routinely update case files for students on his / her caseload

Provide professional development to school personnel on topics such as child abuse, social emotional learning, etc.

Continually improve counseling skills by seeking out constructive feedback and attending professional development opportunities

Performs other duties as assigned

What You Will Bring :

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts of counseling

Knowledge of state and American School Counselor Association School Counselor Professional Standards & Competencies

Skill in implementing a comprehensive guidance and counseling program

Skill in counseling individuals and groups

Skill in encouraging individuals on a personal, caring basis

Skill in data analysis to help determine guidance counseling need

Ability to evaluate students

Ability to collaborate with staff and community services agencies in the coordination resources for students and families

Ability to work with confidential issues and information in a secure manner

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Thorough understanding of developmental expectations for students of different ages

Superior interpersonal skills with persons of all ages and across diverse backgrounds

Excellent planning, organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, time management and follow-up skills; high sense of urgency; and ability to handle multiple cases concurrently

Education Requirements :

Master’s Degree in School Counseling or related discipline from an accredited college or university

Licensure Requirements :

Valid license and endorsement in School Counselor PreK-12 with the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) or a valid license and endorsement in School Counselor from a state that offers reciprocity with Tennessee

Experience Requirements :

At least two years serving as a school counselor for students grades K-8

Compensation

Journey Community Schools offers its employees a competitive salary and benefits, including paid time off, small payroll contributions for rich benefit plans, life insurance / short-term and long-term disability, participation in a TN state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program.

Journey Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. JCS promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.