School Counselor
- $50,699 Yearly
- Full-Time
School Counselor
BridgePrep Academy Schools
Description:
The School Counselor supports the leadership team in promoting a holistic approach to students’ academic, social, physical and emotional development within a positive school climate.
Coordinates the mental health and counseling support for all students on the campus and promotes learning spaces where students feel emotionally and mentally safe to be their authentic selves.
Achievement Metrics
90% Student Retention
97.5% Average daily attendance
Students with counseling minutes are met with fidelity
Responsibilities
Leads the execution of the school’s vision for retaining all students at the school by directing and managing all stakeholders at the campus in their roles and responsibilities in promoting the well-being of the “whole child”.
Provides individual/group counseling for at-risk students and refers students who need intense or specialized services to Licensed Mental Health Provider and/or outside agencies.
Leads the planning of and execution of student and family engagement events that are aligned to the school’s culture, community and family needs and promotes the authentic relationship building between the school and the family.
Leads beginning of year Professional Development for entire campus to clarify the roles every staff member plays in promoting students social & emotional well-being.
Leads parent conversations and problem solving to ensure we are meeting the needs of our students and families in collaboration with campus lead team.
Coaches and develops teachers to work with all students and families. Partners with the appropriate lead team/campus team members to support the staff and the student to work together to achieve goals.
Maintain knowledge of community agencies as a resource to meet student and school needs.
Directs implementation of state mandated guidance lessons to all students to develop life skills, promote good character, and develop resilience.
Provides support through feedback, training, coaching, and developing teachers in working with students social/emotional needs in the classroom.
Member of the school Crisis Response Team and the Threat Assessment Team on the campus to provide and ensure student social/emotional needs are being met.
Conducts individual and group check-ins and advising meetings with students to address social-emotional issues and provide campus-based support.
Leads family communications platforms.
Facilitates bullying prevention month and mental health awareness month activities.
Conducts home visit for students that are absent frequently
Identifies barriers to attendance and support in connecting the family with community resources or hosts in school sessions
Works closely with the District Mental Health Team and provides ongoing documentation to the District and State
Maintains the uttermost confidentiality as it pertains to students' information
Qualifications and Experience
Address
Bridgeprep Academy, Inc.
Miami, FLIndustry
Education
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