K-5th School Counselor Pool - IDEA Austin Region

K-5th School Counselor Applicant Pool – IDEA Austin Region (26-27)

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Description

This job posting is not for any specific role that is currently open. Instead, applying to this posting allows IDEA to gather your information to assess your fit and move quickly once our team identifies an available opportunity. Please continue to monitor our Career Site and apply to actual vacancies that match your interests.

Students and families are the most important stakeholders at IDEA Public Schools. The role of School Counselor leads the campus family engagement vision, social‑emotional learning program, and coordination of mental health and counseling supports for all scholars on the campus.

Our key tenets of family engagement, social‑emotional learning, and student supports are implemented through the School Counselor to ensure all staff build authentic relationships with students and families. Data maintenance and analysis are integral to effective school‑based intervention. The Counselor directs and holds all campus team members accountable to fulfill their role.

When this work is led effectively, the entire school staff is clear on their roles in supporting students and families, has the data needed to drive action, and is inspired to engage students and parents meaningfully, resulting in students having the academic and social skills needed for college success. The Counselor ensures our schools are places where students feel physically and emotionally safe and can learn, grow, and succeed inside and outside the classroom.

Compensation

• Salary range: $72,785 – $84,431, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.

Other Benefits

• Paid Family Leave: up to 8 weeks for birth or adoption.
• Tuition Reimbursement: up to 50% of tuition, capped at $5,250 per year.
• Employer‑Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face‑to‑face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and additional work‑life services.
• Dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, vacation, referral bonuses, professional development, 403(b) plan.
• Potential relocation allowance.

Qualifications

• Education:
  
  Master’s degree in School Counseling, Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field.
• Experience:
  
  Previous experience in a school or related setting.
• License/Certification:
  Valid TX School Counselor certification or counseling licensure (LMSW, LCSW, LCSW‑S, LPC‑A, LPC, LMFT‑A, LMFT) required.

Knowledge & Skills

• Proven track record of success.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage student behavior.
• Alignment with IDEA’s mission and values (non‑negotiable).
• Adaptability to a multitude of school environment situations.

Student Persistence (90%)

• Lead the execution of the school vision for retaining all students, directing and managing stakeholders in family engagement and student persistence.
• Provide individual/group counseling for at‑risk students and refer to appropriate campus‑based or external mental health providers.
• Plan and execute student and family engagement events aligned to school culture and needs.
• Lead year‑start (BOY) professional development for campus staff on family engagement roles.
• Manage campus persistence data, ensuring accuracy and reporting, in partnership with the PEIMS team.
• Collaborate with grade‑level teams to coordinate intervention for at‑risk students.
• Lead parent conversations to address needs and collaborate with campus lead team.
• Coach and develop teachers to work with all students and families.
• Maintain knowledge of community agencies as resources.
• Implement state‑mandated guidance lessons for all students.
• Provide support through feedback, training, coaching, and teacher development.
• Serve on the campus crisis response team.
• Conduct individual/group check‑ins and advising meetings with students.
• Lead family communications…