Middle School Bilingual Counselor

Job Details

Job Location:

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

UCC School staff are responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, social, physical and psychological growth. The School Counselor supports students’ academic, social-emotional, and college/career development.

This individual collaborates with students, families, and staff to promote student success and well-being while fostering a safe and inclusive school environment. The counselor serves as an advocate and resource for students in navigating challenges and planning for their futures. Counselors are responsible for organizing and implementing a social emotional instructional curriculum/program that will result in students achieving academic, personal, and social emotional success in accordance with United Community Center’s policies, procedures and curriculum guidelines.

• Design, implement, and facilitate school-wide and classroom-based social-emotional learning (SEL) initiatives aligned to evidence-based frameworks (e.g., CASEL).
• Provide Tier 1 social-emotional learning instruction in the classroom environment ensuring that all students receive consistent, developmentally appropriate instruction in self‑awareness, self‑management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision‑making.
• Provide short‑term or long‑term individual and group counseling to students experiencing social, emotional, or behavioral challenges, as well as crisis intervention for students experiencing trauma, grief, or sudden emotional distress.
• Implement preventative mental health supports and respond to crisis situations with appropriate interventions to ensure students in crisis receive timely, compassionate, and appropriate care.
• Collaborate with school staff to integrate SEL into daily instruction and school routines.

• Participate actively in Student Support Teams (SST), including MTSS, IEP, 504, and behavior intervention teams.
• Support the development, monitoring, and implementation of individualized student support plans.
• Analyze academic, behavioral, attendance, and social‑emotional data to identify trends and recommend supports.
• Help guide decisions about tiered interventions, progress monitoring tools, and service adjustments.

• A structured and intentional counseling schedule is developed and maintained to prioritize delivery of Tier 1 (core classroom lessons), Tier 2 (targeted small groups), and Tier 3 (individualized support).
• The schedule is designed to maximize the number of students served across all tiers, while balancing responsiveness to student needs and school‑wide priorities.
• The schedule is shared with and reviewed by school administration regularly to ensure alignment with school goals, staffing needs, and student support systems.

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

• Work closely with teachers, administrators, student services personnel, and external service providers.
• Serve as a consultant to staff in the development of student behavior strategies and classroom support.
• Facilitate communication and coordination among support teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional learning communities, and ongoing professional development.
• Ensure effective, transparent, and collaborative communications with school administration.

• Support a positive and inclusive school environment where every student feels safe, valued, and connected.
• Promote…