School Counselor

Company Description

KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools is part of the growing network of KIPP Public Schools. KIPP Public Schools is a national network of free, open enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to supporting all students to reach their highest aspirations. There are 270 KIPP schools across the nation serving more than 120,000 students. Nationally, KIPP students have a 4X higher graduation rate than that of their peers.

KIPP Metro Atlanta currently operates eleven KIPP schools including four primary schools, five middle schools, one K-6 school, and one high school, as well as the KIPP Forward program which supports students through college, career, and beyond.

Job Description

The school counselor provides personal, academic, and career counseling to scholars, teachers, parents, and others. The school counselor ensures guidance and counseling programs are implemented and that scholars and community members are supported.

As a KIPP Metro Atlanta School Counselor, your core responsibilities include:

• Provide a variety of counseling supports including, but not limited to: responsive services, system support, individual, group, classroom guidance, social emotional, and career exploration
• Lead the develop on community programs such as drug free schools programs and career activities
• When necessary, refer students and parents to outside agencies and specialists
• Promote an understanding and appreciation for diverse populations
• Monitor and advises students and parents on progress toward promotion and/or graduation
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and parents to better understand and meet the needs of all scholars
• Collaborate with teachers to plan and deliver counseling curriculum lessons
• Assist scholars in the areas of academic development, career development, and citizenship development, as well as emotional and social development
• Continually plan, evaluate, and revise the school counseling program
• Individual student academic program planning
• Interpret student records as it pertains to counseling/academic supports
• Ensure records for counseling/academic support are maintained per state and federal law
• Provide teachers with suggestions for effective classroom management
• Advocate for students at student support meetings, study teams, and school attendance review boards
• Support school leader in crisis management practices
• Contact state and local authorities for child abuse/neglect issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
• GaPSC Certification in School Counseling

Additional Information

Compensation:

We offer a competitive salary that depends on prior experience, as well as a benefits package including

• Healthcare (medical, vision, and dental)
• Life and Long-term Disability
• Additional Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
• Enrollment in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (mandatory for all employees)

Statement of Non-Discrimination:

KIPP Metro Atlanta is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school. KIPP Metro Atlanta does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.