Student Support Counselor - YES Prep West Secondary (Immediate Opening)

YES Prep Public Schools; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Supplemental Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Leave Programming

Professional Development

Award Winning Culture

Job summary

YES Prep Public Schools in Houston, TX is seeking a Secondary Student Support Counselor for an 11-month school-year role to support student wellbeing and academic success. You will work closely with students, families, and staff to implement strategic interventions and maintain confidential records in YES Prep’s systems.

Responsibilities include conducting individual and group counseling, analyzing data to tailor supports, and collaborating with campus teams and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a Master’s in Social Work or Counseling.
• Licensure or credential within 6 months of employment is required.
• Post-internship experience in social work or counseling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish data-driven procedures to support students, families, and staff.
• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
• Input, review, and analyze student data to assign interventions.
• Report abuse or neglect to appropriate agencies promptly.
• Coordinate with campus staff and community partners to reduce barriers to achievement.

Skills

Counseling

Data-driven

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution

Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling

LMSW, LCSW, LPC-I, or LPC credential within 6 months

Job description

Job Description

POSITION: Secondary Student Support Counselor

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Support

POSITION TYPE: 11-month

START DATE: 26-27 School Year

COMPENSATION: $65,264 - $83,419

At YES Prep, work for a mission that impacts the life trajectory of students and their families. YES Prep creates pathways to extraordinary opportunity through best-in-class development, competitive compensation and benefits, and recognition for your impact. Grow as an authentic leader and be part of a high-performing, team-oriented culture.

Some Quick Stats About Us

• 21,650 Students
• 2,600 Team Members
• 16 Secondary Campuses
• 12 Elementary Campuses
• 91% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch
• 96% Hispanic & African-American Students
• 99% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University
• 85% First-Generation College Students
• Ranked in the Top 100 High Schools in the Nation, U.S. News & World Report

We serve the students of Houston, Texas, the 4th largest city across the United States. There are over 20 public-school districts and other great public charter school options within Houston’s city limits serving our increasing population.

The Role

When you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work and responsibilities will include:

• Establishing solution-focused procedures and data-driven practices to more effectively serve students, families, and staff;
• Utilizing data in planning for positive school culture through social, emotional, and behavioral grade level/school-wide programming;
• Employing YES Prep’s established system to input, review, and analyze individual and collective student data to assign relevant interventions;
• Conducting quality assessments which offer professional impressions and lead to the development and implementation of evidence-based intervention methods which support student achievement;
• Conducting individual and group counseling sessions;
• Reporting concerns of abuse or neglect to appropriate agencies in a timely manner;
• Identifying, reporting, and coordinating evidence-based interventions for targeted, at-risk students as outlined by Texas Education Agency (TEA), School Culture, and Compliance;
• Coordinating team strategies in the identification and support of chronically absent students;
• Consulting and collaborating with campus and system staff, parents/guardians, and community partners in a multidisciplinary approach to identify and reduce barriers to student achievement and persistence;
• Establishing and maintaining community partnerships that can provide access and services to students, parents, and staff and make appropriate referrals;
• Advocating consistently and proactively on behalf of students and families based on an understanding of and respect for various cultures and socioeconomic groups represented in the school and community;
• Seeking and utilizing formal and informal feedback from multiple stakeholders to improve services and enhance professional growth;
• Engaging all students and building positive relationship with appropriate professional and ethical boundaries;
• Demonstrating high level of skills in micro and macro level crisis intervention and post-disaster support through assessment and response;
• Maintaining accurate records in YES Prep’s established system while ensuring adequate safeguards for the privacy and confidentiality of information and records;
• Pursuing continuous enhancement of knowledge and skills through supervision, outside professional development, and continuing education for appropriate licensure requirements;
• Additional duties as assigned.

The Person

We seek staff with a multitude of backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through for our most successful employees: passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, resilience, and humility. Other traits needed and desired for this role are:

Must Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution
• Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling
• Hold a LMSW, LCSW, LPC-I, LPC, or obtain one of these credentials within 6 months of employment (failure to secure credentials can result in termination)
• Minimum of 1-year experience post internship in the field of Social Work or Counseling
• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public Schools
• Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
• Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once
• Demonstrated ability to work on a team
• A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional

The Nice to Haves

• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once

The Must Have Beliefs

• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of YES Prep Public Schools
• Desire to disrupt systemic status quos in education
• Willingness to go above and beyond to disrupt said status quos
• Passion to develop resiliency through a relentless pursuit of jaw-dropping results
• Conviction that high expectations + high accountability = high performance and high growth

Every Opportunity Starts With a Yes

Great schools begin with great people who believe every day is an opportunity to make a difference. At YES Prep, you have an opportunity to join a family of educators who are leveling the playing field by providing opportunities for a high-quality, college-forward curriculum while also ensuring our students feel supported through their academic journey and empowered to lead choice-filled lives. YES Prep is more than a family of public charter schools, it’s the future of public education—it’s an opportunity to say, “Yes, you can!”

The Perks

• Compensation – This position is an exempt, salaried position; salary offers commensurate with experience.
• Health and Supplemental Insurance – A $0 monthly medical option and a plan that includes $600 towards a Health Savings Account, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, etc. Employees must work 20+ hours a week to be eligible for a full spectrum of benefits, and 10 hours a week minimum for medical benefits.
• Retirement Plans – Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a 457b Retirement Plan.
• Paid Time Off – Employees working 20+ hours a week receive 12 days of Paid Time Off when working the full duty schedule in addition to the system closures during the Academic Calendar. PTO days will be pro-rated based on start dates within the assigned duty schedule.
• Paid Leave Programming – In the event you need to be out due to medical needs (including maternity and paternity leave), YES Prep offers paid leave, paid at 100%, based on eligibility and tenure.
• Professional Development – YES Prep values longevity and performance over time. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing professional development.
• Award Winning Culture – The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named Houston’s Best Place To Work in 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2025. We won the 2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education and were a 2016 finalist as well.

YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.