Social-Emotional School Counselor: Student Well-Being

KIPP Massachusetts; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

KIPP Massachusetts in Lynn, MA is seeking a School Counselor (Social and Emotional) at KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School to support students’ emotional, social, and academic growth and to help build a safe, inclusive school culture.

Responsibilities include supporting students with IEPs, meeting regularly on mandated counseling, coordinating with families and external agencies, and collaborating with staff to implement comprehensive supports.

Qualifications

• Provide support and documentation for all students with IEPs
• Meet regularly with students who have mandated counseling on their IEPs
• Develop and maintain partnerships with external agencies
• Refer individuals and families to external resources and services and collaborating with said services
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues, and respond to family concerns promptly and effectively

Responsibilities

• Provide support and documentation for all students with IEPs
• Meet regularly with students who have mandated counseling on their IEPs
• Conduct regular assessments of current and emerging student and family needs
• Develop and maintain partnerships with external agencies
• Refer individuals and families to external resources and services and collaborating with said services
• Consult with the school’s Student Response Teams to develop comprehensive supports and interventions to students who are presenting challenging behaviors
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues, and respond to family concerns promptly and effectively
• Participate actively in team meetings, school-wide activities, professional development, and other events
• Directly support the students’ social and emotional health to ensure their well-being and safety
• Communicate with proper support staff about student behavior, attendance, and other possible challenges, and support Principal, Deans, and teachers when discipline issues arise
• Provide recommendations to the staff and leadership team around approaches to working with struggling students
• Establish a professional rapport and strong relationship with students, staff, and families
• Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and confidentiality when working with students, parents, and staff

Job description

KIPP Massachusetts in Lynn, MA is seeking a School Counselor (Social and Emotional) at KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School to support students’ emotional, social, and academic growth and to help build a safe, inclusive school culture.

Responsibilities include supporting students with IEPs, meeting regularly on mandated counseling, coordinating with families and external agencies, and collaborating with staff to implement comprehensive supports.