Middle School Counselor

Description

American Academy (AA) is accepting applications for a full-time middle school counselor for the 2025-2026 academic year. The school counselor will work with school staff, parents and the community to create a caring, supportive climate and atmosphere whereby students can achieve academic success. In addition, the school counselor will implement counseling services in order to support academic achievement, future planning, and social/emotional development.   Having an understanding of unique and diverse challenges, both personally and developmentally, that impact academic achievement of middle school students is essential.

High-Level Responsibilities of a School Counselor:

• Guide individuals and groups of students through the development of educational, personal, social, and future planning
• Counsel individuals and small groups of children toward social and emotional growth
• Provide resources to parents and teachers regarding special programs, specialists, and outside agencies
• Consult with and train teachers, parents and staff regarding children’s needs
• Participate in and facilitate the interventions team process
• Adhere to ethical standards of the counseling profession, and abides by the laws, policies, and procedures that govern American Academy schools

Level-Specific Responsibilities:

• Support students in the successful transition from each grade level (6-8)
• Demonstrate age-appropriate counseling practices that meet academic and social/emotional needs
• Customize counseling services to meet individual student and school needs.
• Work with students in acquiring knowledge about and effective use of skills when interacting in the home, academic and peer environments
• Refer and connect students, teachers, and parents to appropriate resources to enhance learning and development
• Work collaboratively within the school environment and with appropriate staff to advance the mission of American Academy and Student Support Services
• Use assessment data to measure student learning and academic growth and analyze results in planning counseling decisions
• Participate in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills
• Be knowledgeable of and participate in crisis interventions

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in related field
• Strong familiarity with state laws and state-mandated reporting procedures
• CDE Professional Service Provider License with endorsements in School Counseling
• Vision for developing a high functioning special education team
• Report out and disaggregate student data and progress
• Strong communication skills
• Polished professional appearance

*Will consider TEE applicants.

Qualifications

Salary : $55,000 - $85,000