School Counselor

About This Role

This high school counselor position is responsible for guiding and evaluating students, providing feedback, and maintaining order in the classroom. The role involves managing student conduct, taking daily attendance, and serving as a moral and ethical role model both within and outside the school.

Responsibilities

• Conduct student guidance
• Provide timely support in response to crisis situations (e.g., suicidal ideation, self-harm, abuse)
• Participate in the Student Support Team of Cristo Rey Atlanta Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
• Lead reintegration meetings for students and families in assigned grade levels, as they occur
• Meet with every assigned student to develop rapport and assess academic and social-emotional progress
• Meet with students who receive progress reports indicating academic difficulty and students having disciplinary problems
• Interview students promptly when requested by administration, teachers, parents, or students themselves and conduct appropriate follow-up
• Document all counselor/student interactions
• Attend and participate in department meetings
• Collaborate with other in-school or out-of-school counselors, social workers, and learning specialists on the development and implementation of counseling programs
• Participate in counseling programs
• Act as a key developer of the school Advisory section
• Collaborate on department projects
• Collaborate and assist with Family Needs Team activities
• Identify and provide appropriate referrals of families to Family Needs Team
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of the School Counseling Department and the school as outlined in the contract, Faculty/Staff Handbook, and other communications
• Collaborate with students, teachers, and department heads to determine appropriate course selection for students during the registration process and help students select appropriate courses
• Consult on cases and make appropriate school-based and external referrals, when necessary
• Engage in professional development and continuing education experiences to maintain the highest possible level of professional knowledge and skills, and remain current with licensure
• Participate as a student advocate in Discipline Board proceedings
• Coordinate meetings with parents and teachers, as needed
• Work collaboratively with the Dean of Students concerning student issues
• Respond to parent phone calls, requests for appointments, information, etc., promptly and initiate contact with parents as needed
• Perform perfecting, as assigned
• Perform other duties, as assigned
• Understand and appreciate the developmental and educational benefits of the school’s Corporate Work Study Program