2026-2027 Counselor

Third Future Schools•Shreveport, LA

1d•$80,000

About The Position

Third Future Schools is a high-achieving and growing network of charter schools. The network's school in Shreveport, Louisiana, Linwood, is looking for a counselor.

Requirements

At least three years of demonstrated achievement results

Responsibilities

Counsel students, parents, and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success, academically, socially, and emotionally, in school
Counsel individuals and small groups of children toward social and emotional growth
Support students (and staff) with life events that negatively impact a student’s health, welfare, or ability to succeed at school
Coordinate with teachers, administrators, or community (e.g. courts, child protective services, etc.) for the purpose of providing/receiving requested information and/or making recommendations
Monitor students' progress for the purpose of identifying issues and taking appropriate action for increasing student success
Prepare reports and correspondence for conveying information and to document activities and provide reference material
Support the creation of a safe and positive educational climate in which students may learn
Develop Student Learning Plans and support students in accomplishing their learning objectives
Support students in the development of habits of success
Work with colleagues and the administration to accomplish the school’s goals as outlined in the School Action Plan
Expand personal leadership skills
Participate in professional learning communities and function well as part of a team
Read and stay abreast of current topics in education
Manage student behavior in the school by invoking approved disciplinary procedures when appropriate
As part of the leadership team, assist the principal and assistant principal in the day-to-day operation of the school
Assist with internal and external communications
Perform other duties as assigned, including assisting with test administration