26-27 School Counselor - Stella Middle Charter Academy at Bright Star Schools
Job Summary
Job Summary
Our students and their families must have a designated advocate on campus. This role will be that of a School Counselor, someone who supports students through the lens of academics and social-emotional learning, and assists in communication between students 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. Basic Components of the Job Description for the Counselor position include (but are not limited to): Implement the ASCA National Model and counseling best practices. Build strong relationships with students through mentoring, academic counseling, and social-emotional support. Lead College and Career Readiness programming and related student supports. Facilitate restorative justice practices within and beyond the classroom. Support school culture by co-facilitating morning meetings, assemblies, student activities, and chaperoning events. Provide student and family services, including parent education sessions, engagement events, community resources, referrals, and targeted family outreach.
Requirements / Qualifications
What You’ll Bring Required: Master’s degree and a Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling An understanding of early childhood education, or child and adolescent 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). Preferred: Experience working with at-promise youth A proactive, self-starting, and motivating approach Familiarity with facilitating Social Emotional Curriculum Working knowledge of Aeries SIS
Cognitive & Behavioral Competencies Must be able to analyze written, spoken, visual, and other sensory stimuli Must have ability to understand and analyze written and spoken English Must be able to cope effectively with stressful situations and time constraints Must be able to make sound judgments based on available information Must be able to engage in frequent student/parent/coworker contact Must be able to remain calm in emergency situations Must be able to perform effectively under pressure and tight deadlines Must be able to maintain accuracy in tasks requiring meticulous attention to detail Must have flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work demands Must be able to logically solve problems Must be able to provide and follow detailed written and verbal instructions Must be able to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and students Must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills Must demonstrate strong classroom management skills Must have a passion for teaching and student success Must demonstrate strong organizational Skills
Requirements / Qualifications
What You’ll Bring Required: Master’s degree and a Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling An understanding of early childhood education, or child and adolescent 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). Preferred: Experience working with at-promise youth A proactive, self-starting, and motivating approach Familiarity with facilitating Social Emotional Curriculum Working knowledge of Aeries SIS
Cognitive & Behavioral Competencies Must be able to analyze written, spoken, visual, and other sensory stimuli Must have ability to understand and analyze written and spoken English Must be able to cope effectively with stressful situations and time constraints Must be able to make sound judgments based on available information Must be able to engage in frequent student/parent/coworker contact Must be able to remain calm in emergency situations Must be able to perform effectively under pressure and tight deadlines Must be able to maintain accuracy in tasks requiring meticulous attention to detail Must have flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work demands Must be able to logically solve problems Must be able to provide and follow detailed written and verbal instructions Must be able to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and students Must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills Must demonstrate strong classroom management skills Must have a passion for teaching and student success Must demonstrate strong organizational Skills
Comments and Other Information
What We Offer:
Salary: BSS salary is based on experience.
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Benefits: Health, dental, vision, CalSTRS retirement matching, life insurance, short-term disability, optional 403b plan, sick and vacation paid time off, and holidays.
Comments and Other Information
What We Offer:
Salary: BSS salary is based on experience.
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Benefits: Health, dental, vision, CalSTRS retirement matching, life insurance, short-term disability, optional 403b plan, sick and vacation paid time off, and holidays.