Summer School Counselor

Summer School Counselor

The Guadalupe Centers Charter Schools serves 1400 students ranging from preK-12 and is a free, open enrollment public charter school. Over 92% of our students are Latinx. Our school system consists of Guadalupe Centers High School, Guadalupe Centers Middle School and Guadalupe Centers Elementary School. Our system grew out of Guadalupe Centers’ educational programming. Guadalupe Centers is the longest continuously operating agency serving the Latinx community in the US since 1919. Our roots in our community run deep.  

There are many benefits to working at GCCS with some of them being:

• Student and Families: GCCS teachers strive to form strong relationships with our students and their families. Our organization grew out of Guadalupe Centers, the longest continuously operating agency serving the Latinx community in the US. These community ties are integral to who we are. 

• Staff Autonomy: Teachers at GCCS appreciate having the autonomy to try proven and new approaches in their classroom and are encouraged to innovate. The experience of teachers is valued and they are given space to collaborate and share their best practice with each other. 

• Coaching and Development: Staff at GCCS collaborate with their leaders on their growth and development. GCCS teachers set a professional development goal in collaboration with their coaches, colleagues and in district initiatives. All staff are aligned on working on their development over the course of the year.

Summary:  

Professional School Counselors hold responsibility to fully implement their Comprehensive Guidance Program addressing the academic, personal/social, and career development of all students through the delivery of guidance curriculum, individual planning, and responsive services along with system support activities. They are the primary school mental health providers as they deliver services to all students and families in every school as well as serve as the point of contact for Social Work and School Psychological Services. School Counselors are engaged in every facet of school and serve as the first line in each tier of interventions and consultations.

Reports To: Summer School Site Director

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Implement the elementary guidance curriculum.
• Guide individuals and groups of students through the development of educational, personal and social goals.
• Counsel individuals and small groups of children toward social and emotional growth.
• Consult with and train teachers, parents to include Love and Logic classes, and staff regarding children’s needs. 
• Refer children with problems and their parents to special programs, specialists and outside agencies.
• Participate in, coordinate and conduct activities that contribute to the effective operation of the counseling program and school.
• Plan and evaluate the counseling program needs of the school.
• Pursue continuous professional growth.
• Serve as the resource for all hotline issues.
• Serve as part of the 504 team.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of developmental expectations for students of different ages. 
• Thorough understanding of assessments and aptitude tests and ability to properly interpret the results.  
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details. 
• Superior interpersonal skills with persons of all ages and across diverse backgrounds. 
• Committed to working with under-served students.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Counseling.
• Missouri State Certification in Counseling. 
• Bilingual ability, English required and Spanish preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to traverse the classroom and adjust one’s tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to communicate with each child. 

Application Process: 

Please complete an application which may be found at www.gck12.org/o/gc/page/work-for-gccs If a position requires a degree, please upload a copy of transcripts and/or degree certification to your application. Other attachments such as a cover letter or resume can also be uploaded and attached to the application.

Guadalupe Centers, Inc. conforms to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities’ individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all our job openings. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.