School Counselor

Position Overview

As a School Counselor at One City Schools, you’ll create a positive, supportive environment where students thrive academically and personally. Working across our innovative K‑8 schools, you’ll provide essential counseling services, crisis intervention, and wellness programming that empowers students to overcome challenges and reach their full potential.

• Deliver individual and group counseling addressing academic, personal, and social concerns.
• Conduct assessments to identify student strengths, challenges, and barriers to success.
• Create personalized support plans that foster healthy development and emotional well‑being.
• Assist in crisis intervention and emergency response for students facing challenging situations.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.
• Guide academic and career development: support students in navigating academic pathways and goal‑setting, provide guidance on post‑secondary education and career exploration opportunities, and collaborate with teachers and families to develop effective intervention strategies.
• Help students build resilience, self‑advocacy, and decision‑making skills.
• Champion School‑Wide Wellness: implement programs and workshops promoting positive mental health and conflict resolution, lead bullying prevention initiatives and social‑emotional learning programs, collaborate with leadership to create safe, inclusive, and supportive school environments.
• Stay current with counseling best practices and mental‑health trends.
• Work within multidisciplinary teams to address comprehensive student needs.

• Master’s degree in School Counseling, Counseling Psychology, or related field.
• State certification or licensure as a School Counselor.
• Strong understanding of child and adolescent development and mental health.
• Knowledge of relevant laws regarding student privacy and confidentiality.
• Previous school counseling experience preferred, especially in charter school settings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for connecting with diverse populations.
• Empathetic and compassionate demeanor with genuine interest in student well‑being.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and intervention strategy development skills.
• Collaborative mindset with commitment to multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Cultural competency and experience working with diverse racial/cultural populations.

• Competitive salary based on education, experience, and demonstrated impact.
• 11‑month assignment with dedicated planning time.
• 14 PTO days plus holidays, spring break, and winter break.
• Full health benefits (medical, dental, vision).
• Life insurance and long‑term disability.
• Employee assistance program.
• Automatic admission for your age‑eligible child to One City Schools.
• Professional growth: comprehensive professional development in innovative educational models, training in student‑driven, project‑based learning approaches, collaboration with UW‑Madison research partnerships.
• On‑campus childcare center with subsidized tuition for staff.
• Home ownership support through Own‑It Program ($19,000 down payment grants available).

Our mission: to seed a new model of public education ensuring children are on track to succeed from birth through high school graduation.

One City Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and applicants are treated with respect and dignity.

• Position remains open until filled - we’re committed to finding the perfect fit for our scholars.