DIS Counselor, High School_Part Time and Temp

Synergy Academies; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Academies in Los Angeles seeks a licensed School Counselor to support students in grades 9–12 with socio-emotional, behavioral, and academic needs. You will provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and referrals, while collaborating with families, teachers, and the IEP team to promote student success.

You will prepare IEP documents in Welligent, participate in school-wide initiatives, and advocate for a culture of high expectations and college readiness across campus.

Qualifications

• Have at least one year of counseling experience in a school or community setting.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities; highly organized.
• Proficient with computers; MS Office, email, internet, digital media.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group counseling for high school students.
• Deliver crisis intervention and suicide risk assessment as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and staff to support student needs.
• Attend IEP meetings and contribute to progress reports.
• Prepare IEP documents using Welligent and track quarterly progress.
• Conduct classroom observations to inform behavior support strategies.
• Contribute to school-wide presentations and staff professional development.

Skills

Counseling experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Master's in social work/psychology/education/counseling

School Counseling PPS credential or equivalent

PPS credential

Tools

Welligent

Job description

Job OverviewAssist students and families with socio-emotional, behavioral, and academic challenges via individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, suicide risk and threat assessment, and referrals to alternative programs and supports.Essential FunctionsDemonstrate knowledge and support of Synergy’s mission, vision, policies, and procedures, and charter petition.Adhere to the California Standards for the Teaching Profession and the ethical standards set forth by the CTC in issuing your Pupil Personnel Services Credentials.Provide small-group and individual counseling for students in grades 9-12 (with or without IEPs).Meet with struggling students to set goals and recommend strategies for improved academic success.Consult with school staff and parents regarding the behavioral, social, and emotional needs of students, and recommend appropriate support strategies.Provide classroom and/or school-wide presentations for students, parents, as well as professional development for staff on a variety of topics.Collaborate with community agencies and refer students and families to appropriate community resources as needed.Attend IEP meetings for students with DIS-counseling and report student progress to parents and staff as well as collaborate with the IEP team.Prepare IEP documents using Welligent (web-based IEP writing system) including: writing present levels of performance, creating appropriate goals, making recommendations for counseling services, and preparing quarterly progress reports.Conduct classroom observations of students in order to help determine needs and/or to help with positive behavior support and/or behavior modification.Coordinate/support site crisis management plan.Implement/support “danger to self/others” procedures.Actively participate in staff developments and weekly staff meetings.Maintain a professional manner when working with students, staff, and parents/families via both oral and written communication.Collaborate with teachers, staff members, and/or outside service providers to share best practices and to improve one’s own and others’ instructional practices.Provide a safe learning environment for students.Maintain high standards of student conduct, including implementing Synergy’s school-wide discipline plan and Synergy’s scholar lessons.Establish a culture of high expectations that include college preparation for all students.Maintain accurate student records, in accordance with Synergy’s procedures.Be proactive and initiate in helping out in any way needed.Perform other duties, as required and assigned.Qualifications and Desired CharacteristicsHave at least one year of counseling experience (full time, part time, or internship experience) at a school site or with a community-based organization.Bilingual in English/Spanish (speaking, reading, and writing) is preferred but not required.Possess positive communication and relationship building skills as well as strong organizational skills.Proficient in the use of computers, including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheets, multimedia presentations, email, the Internet, and/or digital media.Experience with Welligent is a plus.Familiar with special education and Section 504 laws, policies, and procedures.Possess an in-depth understanding of and commitment to the school’s mission and vision.Ability to travel between locations.Able to lift heavy objects up to 30 lbs.EducationHold a Master’s degree in social work, psychology, education, or counseling.Hold a credential in School Counseling, School Psychologist, or Pupil Personnel Services credential.Certification in non-violent crisis intervention and/or as a behavioral intervention specialist is a plus.Synergy Academies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, color, age, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other status protected by law.