2026- 27 School Counselor

RePublic Schools • Jackson, MS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Reimagine Prep is seeking a School Counselor to join their team for the 2026-27 school year. The School Counselor will assist in communicating the school’s mission, goals, and objectives to parents, students, and the broader community. They will collaborate with teachers and staff to ensure awareness of available services that support student academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. The role involves providing individual and group counseling to students and families, helping them interpret assessment data, and offering actionable recommendations for improvement. Emphasis will be placed on preventive counseling strategies to support student success and well-being. The counselor will also support the development and implementation of behavior intervention plans (BIPs) aligned to functional behavior assessments (FBAs), refer students and families to external agencies when appropriate, and coordinate ongoing support services. Additionally, the role includes partnering with teachers to implement effective strategies for positive student behavior and growth, investigating and reporting suspected cases of abuse and/or neglect, and partnering with families to improve scholar attendance. The counselor will promote college and career readiness, collaborate with interventionists and the Scholar Experience Team to support at-risk scholars, and lead trauma-informed practices. They will also connect scholars and families to wraparound support services and perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in School Counseling
• Valid state teaching license/certification (Tennessee or Mississippi), or a commitment to enroll in an approved alternative certification program upon hire
• Strong understanding of MTSS/RTI frameworks and student support systems (academic, behavioral, and social-emotional)
• Proficiency in using instructional technology, student information systems, and data platforms to monitor and support student progress
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with students, families, teachers, and external partners
• Openness to receiving and applying frequent, actionable feedback as part of a continuous improvement culture
• Ability to maintain professionalism and emotional composure in high-pressure situations
• A demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning, growth, and professional development
• Deep belief in and commitment to RePublic Schools’ mission and values
• Conviction that belonging and academic excellence go hand in hand
• Relentless drive for strong results and continuous improvement
• Belief that high expectations + accountability + support = scholar success

Responsibilities

• Assists in communicating the school’s mission, goals, and objectives to parents, students, and the broader community.
• Collaborates with teachers and staff to ensure awareness of available services that support student academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
• Provides individual and group counseling to students and families.
• Helps students, teachers, and parents interpret assessment data and provides actionable recommendations for improvement.
• Emphasizes preventive counseling strategies to support student success and well-being.
• Supports the development and implementation of behavior intervention plans (BIPs) aligned to functional behavior assessments (FBAs) when needed.
• Refers students and families to external agencies when appropriate and coordinates ongoing support services.
• Partners with teachers to implement effective strategies that promote positive student behavior and growth.
• Investigates and reports suspected cases of abuse and/or neglect in accordance with legal and school guidelines.
• Partners with families to improve scholar attendance by proactively communicating about excessive absences or tardiness and implementing targeted support plans to increase daily attendance.
• Promotes college and career readiness by building scholar awareness of career pathways, facilitating goal-setting, and supporting successful transitions to high school and specialized programs.
• Collaborates with interventionists and the Scholar Experience Team to identify and support scholars at risk of becoming chronically absent, implementing early, data-driven interventions.
• Leads and models trauma-informed practices by equipping staff and families with strategies that support scholars impacted by stress, poverty, or adverse experiences.
• Connects scholars and families to wraparound support by coordinating resources, referrals, and services that address academic, social-emotional, and basic needs to support the whole child.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Salaried position with salary offers commensurate with experience
• TCRS retirement plan in Nashville, TN, or the Principal retirement plan in Jackson, MS
• 10 days of Paid Time Off, in addition to network closures (8 personal leave days and 2 mental health days)
• Paid medical leave for maternity or paternity leave (up to 4 weeks at 100% pay for less than one year of service; up to 9 weeks at 100% pay followed by 3 weeks at 40% pay for more than one year of service)
• $10,000 in employer-paid life insurance at 100% coverage
• Term life and disability insurance
• Carrot Fertility benefits, with 100% of the premiums covered by RePublic Schools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level