Counselor (2026-2027 Opportunity)

JOB TITLE: School Counselor REPORTS TO: PrincipalBe a LEADer. Counsel and support our students' social and emotional needs with LEAD Public Schools. School counselors with LEAD Public Schools play a large role in establishing a positive school culture while supporting the diverse needs of our students within the school. Counselors work as mediators for student issues and help prevent potential future behavioral, emotional, and educational needs by partnering with teachers, deans, assistant principals, and school directors to develop solutions that are in our students' best interests. Major Performance Responsibilities and Duties: Counseling:Coordinate and lead school-wide efforts to implement and monitor RTI and S-Team processesCoordinating and consulting with appropriate grade level teams, teachers, and parents/guardians to address and support student issuesProviding direct services to students and families through individual and group supportProviding crisis counseling and consultation to students and adults as neededConducting in-service trainings on pertinent topics to support the abilities of our teachers and staffConducting home visits as necessaryOption to supervise counseling internsStaying up-to-date with state and national trends and policies as they relate to counselingImplement a school-wide student needs assessment and analyze responses to plan data-driven interventions that incorporate all school stake holders.Performing other job related duties as assignedSchool Culture:Work directly with student behavior teams to create initiatives and strategies Support and provided insight into the setting of the vision and associated goals for school cultureBuild buy-in from teachers, staff, and students while building positive culture, and model positive relationships with all members of the school communityDevelop positive school spirit by supporting the planning and executing of Student-Led Conferences, College Trips, Spirit Week, awards ceremonies, and other eventsBuild positive relationships with students and support teachers in their development of student relationships both in and out of the classroomCollaborate with the Family Engagement Coordinator to support family involvement in student learning and support Student SupportProviding supporting information for school based teams in monitoring trends based on student data (e.g. GPA, attendance, behavior). Provide support to help refine, and implement school-wide behavior systems (e.g. merit and demerit/mark system, detention/mark time, suspensions). Lead analysis of and develop teachers' ability to analyze student data to identify strategies that will help students improve behavior. Help teachers meet the social and emotional needs of students within the school Data AnalysisAnalyze student support data to determine if there are any trends within the school environmentQUALIFICATIONS: Experience:Minimum of 2 years-experience working within a school based environment (K-12 setting, preferably with urban schools)Previous experience leading RTI and S-Team processes in a school setting is preferredMission Alignment (please read):Student focus: Belief that all students, regardless of background, have the ability to succeed in college or other meaningful post-secondary work, as well as in life; demonstrated commitment to advancing student growth and providing opportunity for allAchievement orientation: Demonstrated resilience and focus on student outcomesBuilds Trust: Builds trust with all members of the school team by listening to everyone and delegating responsibilities in an effective and efficient mannerCultural competence: Demonstrated ability to create inclusive environments that honor and support a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives among students and adultsSelf-Awareness: Is open to feedback and is reflective of themselves and teamProblem solver: Solutions-oriented and thinks creatively about how to solve problems in a complex, fast-moving environmentAccountability: Holds all members of the school team accountable to student outcomes; engages in difficult conversations in effective and timely mannerEDUCATIONMaster's degree in school counseling, passed praxis exams, and school counselor licensure is preferredMaster's degree in counseling/social work accepted if candidate has experience working in a K-12 environmentAPPLICATIONTo learn more about the work of LEAD Public Schools and to apply, please go to .

Created: 2026-04-02