Bilingual School Counselor

Job Details

• Location:
  
  Bruce Guadalupe Middle School, Milwaukee, WI 53204
• Position Type:
  Full Time
• Education Level: Graduate Degree
• Shift: Day

UCC School staff provide an educational atmosphere where students fulfill their potential. The School Counselor supports students’ academic, social-emotional, and college/career development.

• Design, implement, and facilitate school‑wide and classroom‑based SEL initiatives aligned to evidence‑based frameworks (e.g., CASEL).
• Provide Tier1 SEL instruction ensuring all students receive consistent, developmentally appropriate instruction in self‑awareness, self‑management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision‑making.
• Offer short‑term and long‑term individual and group counseling to students with social, emotional, or behavioral challenges, including crisis intervention for trauma, grief, or sudden distress.
• Implement preventative mental health supports; respond to crises with timely, compassionate interventions and follow‑up.
• Collaborate with school staff to integrate SEL into daily instruction and routines.

• Actively participate in Student Support Teams (SST) – MTSS, IEP, 504, and behavior intervention teams.
• Assist in the development, monitoring, and implementation of individualized student support plans.
• Analyze academic, behavioral, attendance, and social‑emotional data to identify trends and recommend supports.
• Guide decisions on tiered interventions, progress monitoring tools, and service adjustments.

• Develop and maintain a structured counseling schedule prioritizing Tier1 (core classroom lessons), Tier2 (targeted small groups), and Tier3 (individualized support).
• Maximize the number of students served while balancing responsiveness and school priorities.
• Share and review schedule with school administration to ensure alignment with goals and staffing.

• Serve as liaison between school and families to promote strong home‑school partnerships.
• Provide families with support and resources for academic, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
• Organize and participate in family education workshops and community outreach events.
• Communicate regularly about student progress, support strategies, and available resources.

• Work closely with teachers, administrators, student services personnel, and external service providers.
• Consult staff in developing behavior strategies and classroom supports.
• Facilitate communication among support teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional learning communities, and ongoing professional development.
• Maintain effective, transparent communication with school administration.

• Support an inclusive environment where every student feels safe, valued, and connected.
• Promote positive leadership, character education, restorative practices, and wellness initiatives.
• Contribute to behavior support planning and implementation of positive behavior interventions.
• Serve as visible, approachable resource for students throughout the school day.
• Maintain consistent school rules and behavior expectations, fostering respectful, responsible behavior.

• Act as mandated reporter; promptly identify and report suspected abuse or neglect to CPS per state law and district policy.
• Communicate all CPS reports and concerns directly to school administration for alignment on next steps.
• Maintain thorough, confidential documentation of reports, observations, and follow‑ups.
• Uphold highest standards of ethical practice, confidentiality, and student advocacy.
• Support school’s crisis response procedures, including safety planning and coordination with emergency services when needed.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential student records.
• Collect and analyze data on service delivery, attendance, behavior, and academic outcomes.
  
  Report on student progress and intervention effectiveness to staff, families,…