2025-2026 Counselor for The Constellations Program

Crescent City Schools • New Orleans, LA

46d • Onsite

About The Position

Crescent City Schools is seeking a full-time, well-qualified counselor. This full-time position (10 months) provides quality school-based counseling services, which includes but is not limited to assessment/evaluation, intervention/treatment, IEP planning and implementation, discharge planning, related documentation, and communication between teachers, paraprofessionals, related services providers, administration, and families. The Constellations Program's counselor will report to the Director of The Constellations Program.

Requirements

• Are willing to be a founding team member for a school dedicated to children with extensive support needs
• Have a current Louisiana license as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Can demonstrate an advanced understanding of strategies for students with autism, developmental delay, intellectual disabilities, and behavior disorders.
• Can demonstrate strong skills in partnering with families.
• Can demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of colleagues, parents, families, and community members.
• Are committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population.
• Have a track record of being a team player and community-minded.
• Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards.
• Have the strong organizational skills required to coordinate services and schedules for students on each campus
• Conduct compliant mental health evaluation components following Best Practices pursuant to LA Bulletin 1508
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, kneel, crouch, bend, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds
• Must be physically able to perform Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training and techniques and react and intervene quickly during crisis situations, such as but not limited to the following circumstances: student elopement, physical altercations involving students, or any situation that requires physical intervention to maintain student safety
• This is an in-person role

Responsibilities

• Providing individual and group counseling sessions to students to address emotional, behavioral, and social challenges.
• Working with students to develop and reinforce positive behaviors, coping strategies, and social skills. Assist with implementing behavioral interventions and individual education plans (IEPs).
• Collaborating with special education teachers, school psychologists, speech therapists, and other support staff to design and implement strategies to promote academic success, emotional well-being, and social integration.
• Serving as a liaison between school and home, providing guidance to parents on how to support their child's development and manage behavioral or emotional challenges. Facilitate communication between families and school staff.
• Providing crisis intervention services when necessary, helping students in times of emotional distress and managing behavioral crises in a calm, supportive manner.
• Implementing social skills programs, providing students with tools and strategies for interacting with peers, developing friendships, and participating in group activities.
• Implementing daily living skills programs, providing students with the basic skills for self-care and advocacy.
• Conducting assessments and evaluations to determine the emotional and social needs of students, documenting progress, and contributing to IEP development.
• Advocating for students' needs in meetings with parents, teachers, and other educational professionals, ensuring that accommodations and modifications are in place to support their success.
• Staying informed about best practices, research, and resources related to autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disabilities. Attending training and workshops to improve skills and knowledge in supporting students with these exceptionalities.

Benefits

• This role is on a Specialized Scale and may include bumps for taking on leadership responsibilities, summer work, doing work outside your regular duties, or longevity with CCS.
• fully-paid health insurance
• immediate 4% 401k match
• employer-paid mental health services
• generous leave policies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed