Elementary School Counselor TK-5 at Aveson Charter Schools

Job Summary

Job Summary

POSITION PURPOSE The Elementary School Counselor serves as a dedicated advocate for every scholar and family at Aveson School of Leaders, supporting their social-emotional and academic growth so they feel safe, known, and ready to learn. Working within our MTSS framework, the counselor leads tiered supports, from classroom SEL with advisors to small groups, individual counseling, and coordinated 504 and SST plans. The counselor bridges communication among families, advisors, and school leadership, and helps build a restorative culture where conflict becomes an opportunity for growth and connection. DUTIES Serves as an advocate for scholars and families, bridging communication among families, advisors, and school leadership Delivers classroom SEL lessons in partnership with advisors Leads restorative practices across campus, including circles and conflict resolution Provides individual and small-group counseling based on referrals and data Leads 504 and SST processes, including writing social-emotional goals and present levels of performance Participates in 504, SST, and annual review meetings; collaborates with Inclusive Education staff on scholars with IEPs Conducts classroom observations to inform supports Conducts suicide and threat risk assessments and implements crisis response and suicide prevention protocols Fulfills mandated reporting obligations and coordinates with outside agencies as needed Uses MTSS data and progress monitoring to identify needs and measure intervention impact Supports attendance outreach and SART meetings Connects families to community resources and leads family education sessions on SEL topics Aligns the counseling program with the ASCA National Model Performs other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Experience counseling elementary-age children, through employment or a PPS fieldwork placement Knowledge of child development and the behavioral, emotional, and cultural factors that shape scholar wel

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