School Counselor

The Lamplighter School; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lamplighter School is seeking a School Counselor to promote student success by implementing a comprehensive counseling program for Early Childhood and Lower School students. You will provide support to students and families, collaborate with teachers, and develop individualized learning plans in partnership with school leadership.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field, Texas LPC/LPC-A preferred, and a minimum of two years of experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in clinical or counseling psychology, school counseling, social work or related field is required.
• Current licensure as LPC/LPC-A in Texas preferred.
• Minimum two years’ experience in school counseling or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consult with faculty and/or parents about social-emotional and developmental needs of students.
• Develop and facilitate programs for individual social-emotional needs.
• Provide 1:1 and small group guidance to students in classroom and other settings.
• Collaborate with Assistant Heads and faculty to create individualized learning plans.
• Maintain and review ERB testing results with parents and faculty.
• Administer and implement academic screeners as needed.
• Plan and conduct monthly student progress reports.
• Coordinate tutoring and therapist schedules and supervise a team of learning specialists.

Skills

Verbal and written comms

Leadership & facilitation

Microsoft Office Suite

Community liaison

Discretion with sensitive information

Education

Master’s degree in clinical/counseling psychology or related field

Licensed or associate-level licensed mental health professional in TX (LPC/LPC-A)

Minimum two years’ experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Assessment/ screening tools

Job description

Reports to: Assistant Head for Teaching and Learning, EC & LS

FLSA Status: Salaried, Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-Time; School year

Position Overview

The role of the School Counselor is to promote student success, provide support services, and respond to identified student needs. Implement a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic and personal/social development for all students. Provide parents with guidance and support in Early Childhood and Lower School. Partners with faculty in support of students’ needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Consults with faculty and/or parents about social emotional and developmental needs of students
• Develops and facilitates programs to meet individual social emotional needs of students
• Supports students in the classroom and provides 1:1 as well as small group guidance
• In conjunction with the Assistant Heads for Teaching and Learning and in consultation with faculty and parents, the counselor develops individualized learning plans for students
• Maintains, manages, and implements yearly ERB testing. Reviews results with parents and faculty.
• Administers and implements academic screeners or assessment measures as needed
• Consults with the Assistant Head for Teaching and Learning on Transitional First placement
• Conducts academic and developmental screening assessments for identified students and makes recommendations for intervention when necessary
• Provides monthly reports on student progress
• Plans and organizes parent education programs
• Coordinates tutor and therapist schedules
• Supervises a team of learning specialists
• Perform all other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree or higher in clinical or counseling psychology, school counseling, social work, or related field required
• Current licensed or associate-level licensed mental health professional in Texas (LPC or LPC-A) preferred
• Minimum two years’ experience

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate leadership and facilitative skills
• Must demonstrate competency with Microsoft Suite
• Ability to communicate effectively with all constituents in a school environment
• Maintains discretion with sensitive information

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme hot and cold, as well as, other types of inclement weather conditions. The following physical abilities are required:

• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Ability to continually and repetitively use fine motor skills and manual dexterity to grasp, reach, and manipulate objects with hands for an extended period of time
• Ability to continually and repetitively use large motor skills to bend, squat, kneel, twist and reach above the shoulders
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods