2025-26 Licensed Professional Counselor / Licensed Social Worker

Breakthrough Public Schools; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Breakthrough Public Schools is seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Social Worker for the upcoming school year. This position plays a vital role in supporting student mental health through individual counseling, intervention strategies, and collaboration with staff while fostering an inclusive and equitable learning environment. Strong candidates will demonstrate a passion for urban education, possess relevant qualifications, and exhibit excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Must hold Ohio licensure as LPC, LPCC, LSW, or LISW.
• At least 2 years of counseling experience preferred, especially in urban settings.
• Must obtain a pupil services license through the State Board of Education.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver developmentally appropriate mental health interventions.
• Provide individual counseling and group guidance for students.
• Utilize mental health approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy.

Skills

Cultural sensitivity

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft applications

Google applications

Job description

Job Description

Breakthrough Public Schools (BPS) is seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC or LPCC) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW or LISW) for the 2024-25 school year.

Working at Breakthrough Public Schools offers a rewarding experience where dedicated staff work to impact more than 3,000 students across 5 tuition-free schools serving grades K-8. Breakthrough has been recognized as the top-performing network of K-8 charter schools in Cleveland, honored by local, state, and national organizations for excellence in teaching, leadership, and student achievement. We are committed to building equitable, anti-racist environments and cultures in our schools where scholars and adults can grow and thrive. We also provide opportunities for educators to develop professionally and build leadership skills to expand their impact within the classroom, school, or the broader network.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Support the school's mission, philosophies, values, goals, and policies toward students, parents/guardians, and coworkers.
• Design and deliver developmentally appropriate mental health interventions based on observations and individual student goals.
• Utilize mental health approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help students regulate emotions and develop classroom participation skills.
• Counsel individual students to facilitate transitions, foster positive attitudes, self-understanding, and self-reliance.
• Provide individual counseling and group guidance to help students cope with personal, social, academic, career, and family concerns.
• Participate as a member or consultant of the school guidance team; attend Student Support Team / MTSS, 504, IEP meetings, etc., as requested.
• Lead social-emotional skills lessons in collaboration with classroom teachers.
• Provide crisis intervention services and collaborate with parents when students are overwhelmed or unable to stay in school.
• Coordinate with mental health agencies for ongoing student support as needed.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity in counseling and classroom interventions.
• Work with faculty and leadership to analyze student data for refining interventions.
• Facilitate communication and conferences with parents/guardians regarding student progress.
• Maintain an organized, attractive, and safe classroom environment.
• Engage respectfully with students, parents, faculty, and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education :

Master's degree or completion by the first day of work.

Experience :

At least 2 years of counseling experience preferred, especially in urban settings.

Licensure and Certification :

Must hold Ohio licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Social Worker (LSW), or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW). Must also obtain a pupil services license through the State Board of Education.

Additional qualities include:

• Passion for urban education and our mission.
• Data-driven approach to interventions.
• Professional attitude and receptiveness to feedback.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to go above and beyond.
• Highly organized and proficient in Microsoft and Google applications.
• Excellent communication skills across varied audiences.
• Self-motivated, deadline-oriented, problem-solver, and independent worker.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Team-oriented and collaborative mindset.