Counselor - Elementary (23/24 School Year)

The mission of Equitas Academy Charter Schools is to provide a structured, achievement-based community that prepares students to graduate from four-year colleges and universities. Equitas Academy has been recognized as a California Distinguished School and Gold Ribbon School by the California Department of Education because of our commitment to data-driven instruction and providing a rigorous and equitable education for all students. We currently serve over 1,200 students and operate two elementary schools and two middle schools in the Pico-Union neighborhood of Los Angeles, with a growth plan to open four additional schools and serve over 3000 students by 2022.

We value:

High Expectations. Structured and disciplined classrooms, school-wide behavioral code of conduct, and school uniforms

College Readiness. Extended school day and year, enrichment activities, and preparation to enter top-performing middle, high schools, and, ultimately, college

A Family Partnership. Ongoing communication with parents about academic and behavioral progress, at-home visits by staff, and family workshops

A Safe & Supportive School Community. We help our children make positive choices through our school values of curiosity, optimism, gratitude, grit, self-control, social intelligence, and zest.

To help us achieve our mission, we are seeking a school counselor. The Counselor will develop and support the social-emotional and academic well-being of all scholars to be successful in elementary school and to be prepared for success in college. The counselor develops strategies and implements activities to address the needs of the scholars, consults and collaborates with school teams, and works with families to support scholar success.

The Counselor will report to the School Director.

Responsibilities

• Develops and supports school staff, scholars, parents, and families in implementing scholar safety plans including Re-Entry meetings
• Participates in IEP meetings, Annual Reviews, Triennial Reviews, and any other necessary school meetings
• Provides in-service training in learning, child development, and child management to parents, teachers, administrators and other professionals and paraprofessionals
• Maintains up to date, accurate, and confidential counseling files, including record keeping in Welligent
• Serves as a member of the Crisis Response Team
• Develops and documents IEP Goals and Presents Levels of Performance in the areas of social and emotional functioning
• Conducts risk assessments as necessary, and mobilize appropriate support
• Conducts classroom observations to gather data and insight into the behaviors of scholars on the caseload
• Supports the development and implementation of social-emotional learning programs
• Effectively communicates knowledge and ideas orally and in writing; maintains effective interpersonal relationships and communication in the professional setting
• Provides informal counseling services on an individual and group basis
• Supports the implementation of restorative practices across the campus.
• Supports the team with parent engagement and parent workshops
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested by the appropriate administrator
• Provides DIS counseling services for scholars on IEP counseling caseload
• Provides Crisis Intervention Services to scholars as needed
• Collaborates with teachers and staff to provide tiered social/emotional supports in the classroom
• Ensures tier 1, 2, and 3 supports are being appropriately implemented for all scholars

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in counseling required
• Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred
• Pupil Personnel Services credential required
• Ability to develop relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation Will Be Competitive And Commensurate With Experience.

Commitment to Diversity

Equitas Academy is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are an equal opportunity employer.

A Final Note

If you're still wondering if you should apply and if Equitas is the place for you, we encourage you to take a chance, bring your questions, and learn more about us throughout the interview process. If you're wondering if you've got what it takes to be a successful teacher here we’ll let you in on a secret: there’s no such thing as a "perfect" candidate. Equitas is a place where we believe in people and their potential and we support individual growth. So, whatever is on your mind, we hope you will give us, and yourself, a chance and submit an application!

** PLEASE NOTE: Equitas Academy requires that all team members be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for the safety of our students, family, staff, and community. If a medical or religious exemption is needed, please reach out and contact us. **