Academic Counselor

Job Title

School Counselor

Job Description

Learn It Systems is a national education organization whose mission is to help all children succeed in school and in life. We value team members who exhibit collaboration, integrity and the desire to make a difference in the lives of students who struggle to be successful. We are excited to find great people that share our passion to help children and their families. This is a great opportunity to join a growing, interdisciplinary team of professionals focused on creating exceptional learning experiences for children in need.

Responsibilities

The school counselor works in a support role aimed at student success. The counselor collaborates with teachers to come up with classroom strategies, and with the resource teacher to facilitate an academic plan that best utilizes campus resources. The counselor is also available to support parents with questions or referral needs. Accommodations for students with diagnosed learning differences, based upon assessment data provided by parents, are prepared and handled by the counselor. Should a student need testing, the counselor can help families with this process. The counselor is available to meet with students to address immediate academic, social or emotional concerns during the school day. Students can ask to see the counselor or the teacher may refer them. The counselor can also assist parents in finding ongoing support as needed. Guidance lessons are taught weekly in the classroom by the classroom teacher. Our guidance curriculum is called Second Step and Steps to Respect. It is a research-based program that teaches social skills, conflict resolution and bully prevention. The counselor assists administrators in identifying programs for students and teacher trainings that complement the weekly lessons.

Hours: Part-time

Qualifications

• Active and valid license with the State of Texas
• Must be willing to obtain and provide all required Texas clearances and requirements dated within 1 year.
• Computer proficiency required, including but not limited to, Google Drive and Zoom.
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service to principals, classroom teachers, and parents.
• Proficiency in gathering and analyzing relevant data and reporting on student progress required.
• Must have exceptional organization and communication skills.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
• Work location is in a school building where employee will need to be able to go up and down stairs.
• Frequent standing and ability to raise arms above the head.
• Hand dexterity for typing and entering data into a computer.

Learn It Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be presently eligible to work in the United States.