RISE Academy School Counselor

School Counselor / Holistic Wellbeing Coordinator

RISE Academy is a subsidiary of RISE Education System, a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization that is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and Cognia. It is our mission to promote the holistic development of the child through an authentic and experiential student learning experience. This is accomplished by educating the child in the formation of faith, family and community. RISE Academy strives for the development of the whole child by providing excellence in academic preparation in a faith-based environment. It is our vision to guide and nurture students to become role models who will exhibit high levels of God-consciousness, professional excellence and civic leadership by serving society at large.

The Academy invites prospective candidates to apply for the position of School Counselor / Holistic Wellbeing Coordinator.

Job Expectations:

• Shared Vision: Supports a vision of excellence for all students, with an urgency to maximize every opportunity necessary to achieve ambitious student outcomes
• Culture of Excellence: Fosters a safe, culturally responsive and nurturing community where students love learning and are excited to attend school daily
• Professional Growth: Committed to continuous growth, actively engages in professional development opportunities, and contributes to our professional learning community
• Community Outreach: Demonstrates commitment to the community by communicating regularly with families and attending key school community events

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Parent education relating to physical and mental well-being
• Develop / lead / oversee teacher training relating to well-being and SSEL (Spiritual Social Emotional Learning)
• Develop / lead / oversee student SSEL classes / workshops. Follow up with teachers to ensure that the strategies are being utilized effectively.
• Coordination of the Root of RISER character development / SSEL theme of the month
• Coordinating the formation of "path to excellence" plans for students to help them reach their full potential
• Review student IEPs with school administration on a regular basis. Create Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs) for students with IEPs to outline student challenges, needs, and given accommodations. Coordinate with school admin to distribute ILPs with student's current teachers and to evaluate the effectiveness of the stated accommodations.
• Recommend bullying prevention programs and strategies to school administration. Review the effectiveness of these programs on a regular basis and suggest changes as necessary.
• Advise school administration on the public school referral process for special needs student assessment
• Oversight of student support system and implementation of resolution strategies for escalated student support cases
• Regular check-ins with students in order to support their physical and mental well-being

Required Skills/Qualities:

• Master's Degree in school counseling, counseling, guidance, educational psychology, psychology, education, or therapy with relevant coursework
• Experience as a school psychologist, school counselor, teacher, or therapist
• Excellent communication skills
• Outstanding organizational ability
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Good judgment and decision-making aptitude

Preferred Skills/Qualities:

• 2-3 years of experience working with teachers, students, and families in a school setting