23-24 Stella High Charter Academy School Counselor at Bright Star Schools
Job Summary
Job Summary
As the Bright Star Schools organization continues to grow in number of overall students, and enrollment at each school site, it is increasingly important that each of its students and their families has a designated advocate on campus. This role will be that of a School Counselor, someone who provides supports students through the lens of social and emotional learning, and assists in the communication between each student and their teachers, administrators, parents, and prospective supplemental and enrichment programs. The Counselor will be part of all student and family facing functions for the Bright Star Schools Campus, and will ensure the success of their assigned students while they’re at Bright Star.
Requirements / Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling required A deep understanding of early childhood education and child development is imperative Strong oral and written communication skills including advocacy skills; fluency in Spanish and/or Korean highly desired Ability to connect and build relationships with students and their families (Spanish/Korean required for 85% of our families) Ability to facilitate connections with students and faculty, and to work with tracking systems (organizational skills required). Experience working with at-risk youth Proactive, self-starting and motivating approach essential Familiarity with Social Emotional Curriculum and Illuminate a plus College degree required
The Counselor Program will focus on two core areas: Student Services Relationship building and mentoring Academic counseling and support Social and emotional support Community resources and referrals Participation in Student Activities i.e. chaperoning Co-facilitation of Morning Meetings and school wide assemblies Restorative Justice Practices within and outside of the classrooms Family Services Parent education sessions on social emotional and academic learning Parent engagement events Provide family resources and referrals for community events Outreach to families with needed interventions
Requirements / Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling required A deep understanding of early childhood education and child development is imperative Strong oral and written communication skills including advocacy skills; fluency in Spanish and/or Korean highly desired Ability to connect and build relationships with students and their families (Spanish/Korean required for 85% of our families) Ability to facilitate connections with students and faculty, and to work with tracking systems (organizational skills required). Experience working with at-risk youth Proactive, self-starting and motivating approach essential Familiarity with Social Emotional Curriculum and Illuminate a plus College degree required
The Counselor Program will focus on two core areas: Student Services Relationship building and mentoring Academic counseling and support Social and emotional support Community resources and referrals Participation in Student Activities i.e. chaperoning Co-facilitation of Morning Meetings and school wide assemblies Restorative Justice Practices within and outside of the classrooms Family Services Parent education sessions on social emotional and academic learning Parent engagement events Provide family resources and referrals for community events Outreach to families with needed interventions
Comments and Other Information
Salary and Benefits:
Salary: BSS salary is based on experience and education, and was created in consideration of the longer school day and school year. Please click here for our salary scale. We are also offering a $10,000 signing bonus to all Counselors who join us this 2023-24 school year.
Status: Full Time
Start Date: An exceptional candidate will assume a full time role no later than August 2023.
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Benefits: Health, dental, vision, STRS retirement matching, life insurance, short-term disability, optional 403b plan, sick and vacation paid time off, and holidays.
Other Benefits:
Laptop
Complimentary fitness classes (e.g. boxing, yoga, circuit training, etc.)
Job-embedded induction program for new teachers with a preliminary teaching credential
Weekly Instructional coaching or mentoring (through induction) for all teachers
Instructional Leaders as Principals
Comments and Other Information
Salary and Benefits:
Salary: BSS salary is based on experience and education, and was created in consideration of the longer school day and school year. Please click here for our salary scale. We are also offering a $10,000 signing bonus to all Counselors who join us this 2023-24 school year.
Status: Full Time
Start Date: An exceptional candidate will assume a full time role no later than August 2023.
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Benefits: Health, dental, vision, STRS retirement matching, life insurance, short-term disability, optional 403b plan, sick and vacation paid time off, and holidays.
Other Benefits:
Laptop
Complimentary fitness classes (e.g. boxing, yoga, circuit training, etc.)
Job-embedded induction program for new teachers with a preliminary teaching credential
Weekly Instructional coaching or mentoring (through induction) for all teachers
Instructional Leaders as Principals