Crisis Counselor

Job Description TITLE: Crisis Counselor QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors/Master's/Doctorate degree and valid Texas Counselor's Certificate Or Licensed Professional Counselor Certificate. Two years' experience in classroom teaching.

DUTY DAYS: 197/207

JOB GOAL: Provide comprehensive school counseling services to assigned students while supporting districtwide crisis intervention, behavioral threat assessment coordination, and compliance with school safety requirements to promote student well-being and a safe learning environment. PAY GRADE: Teacher's Salary Scale FLSA: Exempt

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

School Counseling Services Serve as the school counselor for assigned grade levels, providing academic, career, personal, and social-emotional counseling services. Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive school guidance and counseling program aligned with identified student needs. Deliver developmental guidance lessons and provide individual and small-group counseling to support student success. Collaborate with administrators, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders to address student needs and promote academic and personal growth. Coordinate referrals to school-based programs, community agencies, and mental health resources to support students and families. Crisis Intervention and Districtwide Support Provide evidence-informed crisis intervention, suicide prevention, risk screenings, safety planning, and short-term counseling services to students in distress. Support campus Behavioral Threat Assessment Teams in conducting assessments, identifying interventions, and monitoring student safety. Coordinate and monitor districtwide behavioral threat assessment documentation and reporting through the Texas Education Agency's Sentinel system. Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of districtwide crisis prevention, intervention, and response procedures. Serve on the district crisis response team and provide support to campuses during emergencies, traumatic events, and other critical incidents. Provide training and guidance to campus personnel regarding crisis intervention, suicide prevention, behavioral threat assessments, and student safety procedures. Compliance and Professional Responsibilities Monitor compliance with state requirements, reporting timelines, and district procedures related to behavioral threat assessments, crisis response, and school counseling services. Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation of counseling services, student assessments, crisis interventions, referrals, and follow-up activities. Maintain effective professional relationships with students, families, staff, and community partners while demonstrating ethical and professional conduct. Participate in professional development and remain current on applicable laws, regulations, and best practices related to school counseling, mental health, and school safety. Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and professional standards. Perform other duties as assigned by the designated supervisor. Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hour; occasional districtwide and statewide travel Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsible and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. A+ Charter Schools A+ Charter Schools - Dallas, Texas Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Texas Charter School Association Job Details Job ID: 5974087 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Position Type: Full-time Job Categories: Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor Job Description A+ Charter Schools, Inc. TITLE: Crisis Counselor QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors/Master's/Doctorate degree and valid Texas Counselor's Certificate Or Licensed Professional Counselor Certificate. Two years' experience in classroom teaching. REPORTS TO: Campus Principal

DUTY DAYS: 197/207

JOB GOAL: Provide comprehensive school counseling services to assigned students while supporting districtwide crisis intervention, behavioral threat assessment coordination, and compliance with school safety requirements to promote student well-being and a safe learning environment. PAY GRADE: Teacher's Salary Scale FLSA: Exempt

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

School Counseling Services Serve as the school counselor for assigned grade levels, providing academic, career, personal, and social-emotional counseling services. Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive school guidance and counseling program aligned with identified student needs. Deliver developmental guidance lessons and provide individual and small-group counseling to support student success. Collaborate with administrators, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders to address student needs and promote academic and personal growth. Coordinate referrals to school-based programs, community agencies, and mental health resources to support students and families. Crisis Intervention and Districtwide Support Provide evidence-informed crisis intervention, suicide prevention, risk screenings, safety planning, and short-term counseling services to students in distress. Support campus Behavioral Threat Assessment Teams in conducting assessments, identifying interventions, and monitoring student safety. Coordinate and monitor districtwide behavioral threat assessment documentation and reporting through the Texas Education Agency's Sentinel system. Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of districtwide crisis prevention, intervention, and response procedures. Serve on the district crisis response team and provide support to campuses during emergencies, traumatic events, and other critical incidents. Provide training and guidance to campus personnel regarding crisis intervention, suicide prevention, behavioral threat assessments, and student safety procedures. Compliance and Professional Responsibilities Monitor compliance with state requirements, reporting timelines, and district procedures related to behavioral threat assessments, crisis response, and school counseling services. Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation of counseling services, student assessments, crisis interventions, referrals, and follow-up activities. Maintain effective professional relationships with students, families, staff, and community partners while demonstrating ethical and professional conduct. Participate in professional development and remain current on applicable laws, regulations, and best practices related to school counseling, mental health, and school safety. Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and professional standards. Perform other duties as assigned by the designated supervisor. Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hour; occasional districtwide and statewide travel Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsible and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. Position Type: Full-time Job Categories: Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor Contact Information Kendra Hancock 8225 Bruton Rd Dallas, Texas 75217 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Map The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a “Submission”) will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use of the service is at your own risk. “Sensitive data” for purposes of this section means social security or other government-issued identification numbers, medical or health information, account security information, individual financial account information, credit/debit/gift or other payment card information, account passwords, individual credit and income information or any other sensitive personal data as defined under applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr A+ Charter Schools