Gateway Middle School - Student Support Counselor
About The Position
Gateway Middle School is seeking a Student Support Counselor for a full-time, salaried position during the 2026-27 school year. This role is crucial for supporting middle school students' academic, social-emotional, and behavioral growth. The counselor will be instrumental in developing and implementing social-emotional learning programs, providing case management and behavioral health interventions, and coordinating initiatives to foster a positive school culture and prepare students for high school and beyond. This is a one-year position intended to build team capacity and provide consistent student support during a maternity leave.
Requirements
- Commitment to Gateway’s unique mission and to equitable outcomes for all students
- Commitment to working with students from diverse backgrounds and learning profiles
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse families and staff
- Strong understanding of educational equity, adolescent development, and culturally responsive practices.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- At least 2-3 years experience working with middle schoolers in an urban school preferred
- Counseling or Social Work degree required
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual candidates and BIPOC candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
- PPS credential preferred
Responsibilities
- Collaboratively develop Crew curriculum to proactively support student community building and social-emotional learning in Advisory classes.
- Lead skill-building groups that teach social-emotional skills, such as emotional regulation, communication/collaboration skills, mindfulness, and de-escalation.
- Collaborate with School Counselor to provide individual counseling interventions and/or crisis interventions (e.g. related to anxiety, grief, emotional regulation, substance use).
- Provide individual case management support for students with 504 plans in collaboration with the Director of Learning Support.
- Develop and implement individual academic, attendance or behavioral interventions in collaboration with teachers and families (e.g. individual positive behavior plans).
- Maintain accurate intervention tracking and analyze patterns to inform proactive support.
- Partner with families to address attendance, academic, behavioral, and social-emotional concerns and maintain clear communication regarding interventions and follow-up.
- Support student-family linkages with outside programs and resources.
- Collaborate with the Director of Culture to implement schoolwide PBIS systems and implement opportunities for student voice and agency.
- Coordinate grade level Griffing Gatherings, recognition programs, and other culture-building events to foster student belonging and culture.
- Promote College and Career exploration by coordinating grade level college visits and an annual Career Fair.
- Collaborate with School Counselor to support students with middle-to-high school transition planning.
- Support students in setting and monitoring academic and behavioral goals.
- Facilitate restorative conferences, mediation, and circles.
- Maintain accurate student records, track progress, and prepare reports as needed.
- Assist in developing policies and programs that promote a positive school culture and equitable opportunities for all students.
- Supervise students during key times (arrival, lunch, transitions, dismissal) to ensure campus safety and visibility.
Benefits
- full health benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
