School Counselor - High School (11-month)

KIPP Memphis•Memphis, TN

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This position will develop and implement programs to remediate behavioral and social challenges for students. Serve as a support to school personnel and parents. Assist in the development and implementation of behavior intervention plans/services for eligible students. The Guidance Counselor will report directly to the School Leader.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (Required)
Teaching Certification: School Counselor (Required)
At least two years of teaching experience (Required)
Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles
Knowledge of behavior intervention strategies
Knowledge of developmental, emotional, and behavioral disabilities
Knowledge of, and ability to implement, de-escalation techniques
Ability to work collaboratively with others and facilitate groups to a consensus
Ability to effectively engage in the problem-solving process
Ability to collect, summarize, and graph behavioral data
Ability to use and model research-based classroom management and individualized behavioral interventions
Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage work assignments in an efficient manner and within established timeframes
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to handle emotionally charged situations through the use of problem-solving and meditation techniques
Ability to interact and collaborate with staff, students, and families in a professional manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to support the mission, vision, and core values of KIPP Memphis Collegiate Schools
Commitment to working with underserved students (Required)
Commitment to the design and development of the school (Required)
Experienced with conducting functional behavior assessments and developing behavior support plans and behavior intervention plans (Required)
Trained in positive behavioral strategies used to prevent and deescalate behavior (Required)
Maintain training in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) positive behavioral strategies used to prevent and deescalate behavior by attending refresher courses within the designated timeframe (Required)
Satisfactory criminal records check, pre-hire and annually thereafter, if applicable.
Must be eligible to work in the United States and provide work authorization.
Occasional travel to KIPP Memphis campuses may be required.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute small group and whole group classes targeting social-emotional wellness.
Complete and write functional behavior assessments, behavior support plans and behavior intervention plans for the purpose of providing a safe and effective educational environment for students with challenging behaviors.
Collect and summarize behavioral data
Coach and collaborate with the school team to ensure behavior support plans and behavior intervention plans are implemented with fidelity.
Provide social skills instruction to identified students utilizing research-based methodologies and approved the curriculum.
Provide support to teachers (Ed Specialists and GE teachers) through modeling, observing, coaching, and planning.
Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) Meetings, 504 Meetings and Student Study Team (SST) Meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to complete behavior support plans, functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans.
Collaborate with the school team, agencies, families, and others as needed for the purpose of implementing the behavior support plan and/or behavior intervention plan as a team.
Maintains appropriate records for the purpose of preserving the progress of the behavior interventions.
Conducts workshops, training presentations, etc. in classroom management techniques for the purpose of developing skills and establishing effective relationships with challenging behaviors students
Collect and summarize behavioral data
Perform other duties as assigned.