School Counselor (Social and Emotional) - Lynn, MA (2024-2025)

Kipp Massachusetts • Lynn, MA

441d • $58,000 - $58,000

About The Position

The School Counselor (Social and Emotional) at KIPP Massachusetts Public Charter Schools plays a crucial role in supporting the emotional, social, academic, and character growth of students. This position is integral to shaping the school culture and ensuring that students lead impactful lives. Counselors are responsible for managing referrals for social services, providing support for students with IEPs, and collaborating with families and external agencies to address student needs. The role emphasizes the importance of character development and family engagement in maximizing student potential.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work (required).
• Experience working within a school environment or extensive work with children or young adults.
• Experience in therapeutic modalities related to children and families in traditionally underserved communities, including assessment and treatment of trauma.
• Oral and written proficiency in Spanish or Haitian Creole (highly preferred).
• Strong work ethic and extensive knowledge of child and adolescent development.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in Spanish or Haitian Creole is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage aspects of the referral process for social services, partnerships, and special education services.
• Provide support and documentation for all students with IEPs.
• Meet regularly with students who have mandated counseling on their IEPs.
• Conduct regular assessments of current and emerging student and family needs.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with external agencies.
• Refer individuals and families to external resources and services and collaborate with said services.
• Consult with the school's Student Response Teams to develop comprehensive supports and interventions for students presenting challenging behaviors.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues, and respond to family concerns promptly and effectively.
• Participate actively in team meetings, school-wide activities, professional development, and other events.
• Directly support the students' social and emotional health to ensure their well-being and safety.
• Communicate with proper support staff about student behavior, attendance, and other possible challenges, and support Principal, Deans, and teachers when discipline issues arise.
• Provide recommendations to the staff and leadership team around approaches to working with struggling students.
• Establish a professional rapport and strong relationship with students, staff, and families.
• Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and confidentiality when working with students, parents, and staff.
• Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly during the academic year.
• Take ownership for the development of your craft and seek feedback from your coach.
• Perform necessary support duties including coverage, bus, lunch, and dismissal duties.
• Develop strong relationships with families through participating in school events and consistent phone calls home.
• Be willing to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues.
• Collaborate with grade level and content teams to tackle common challenges and implement grade-wide systems.

Benefits

• Starting base salary of $58,000 per year.
• $1,000 signing bonus.
• $2,000 retention bonus in subsequent years.
• $3,000 longevity bonus in subsequent years.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees