6th-12th School Counselor Pool - IDEA Tarrant County Region

Role Mission

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.

Compensation:

Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $68,886-$79,908, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.

• Paid Family Leave:
  Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement:
  Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
• Employee-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work‑life services available at no cost.

Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

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

• Proven track record of success
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage student behavior
• Belief in and alignment with IDEA’s mission and values is non‑negotiable
• Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment

• Leads the execution of the school vision for retaining all students at the school by directing and managing all stakeholders at the campus in their roles and responsibilities in family engagement and student persistence.
• Provides individual/group counseling for at‑risk students and refers students who need intense or specialized services campus‑based Licensed Mental Health Provider and/or outside agencies.
• Leads the planning of and execution of student and family engagement events that are aligned to the school’s culture, community and family needs and promotes the authentic relationship building between the school and the family.
• Leads BOY Professional Development for entire campus to clarify the roles every staff member plays in family engagement.
• Manages the campus overall student persistence data to ensure 100% of data accuracy and reporting through close partnership with the PEIMS team on campus. Notify all stakeholders who own the persistence goal of the data and rationale as to why students are leaving to identify and analyze trends. Data management includes At‑Risk Coding, Potential Leavers and Dropouts and Leaver Coding for withdrawals.
• Partners with the grade level teams to help identify and coordinate intervention for at‑risk students with responsibility and accountability structures for Grade Level Admin, API’s, GTLs and Teachers.
• Leads parent conversations and problem solves to ensure we are meeting the needs of our students and families in collaboration with campus lead team.
• Coaches and develops teachers to work with all students and families. Partners with the appropriate lead team/campus team members to support the staff and the student to work together to achieve goals.
• Maintain knowledge of community agencies as a resource to meet student and school needs.
• Directs implementation of state mandated guidance lessons to all students to develop life skills, promote good character, and develop resilience.
• Provides support…