School Counselor​/DIS Counselor - iLEAD Agua Dulce - In Person

School Counselor
- Student Support

Reports to:

School Director, Director of Student Support and/or Designee

Classification:
Certificated/ Exempt

Salary Range: $64,500.00 To $ Annually

We employ a diverse, empathetic, and passionate team who value collaboration, integrity and the desire to be a servant leader. We are committed to excellence and work tirelessly to improve learner outcomes by empowering learners through Project-Based Learning, Individualized Learning, and Social-Emotional Learning. We are committed to being self-directed, participating in ongoing personal and professional development, problem-solving, and embracing a growth mindset.

With our unwavering commitment to excellence, we are confident that our team will thrive and succeed in all areas of their lives.

Reporting to the School Director, the Student Support Counselor will manage a caseload and work directly with learners who experience difficulties in educational achievement due to social and emotional adjustment and/or learning-related challenges. The Support Counselor will provide direct clinical and case management services, including individual and group counseling, interventions, assessments, referrals, and support.

• Designated Instructional Service counseling (DIS counseling), also known as Special Education counseling, for learners with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Consult with students, parents, teachers, and other schools and community personnel to assist in meeting the needs of students.
• Accurately interpret student data and assist teachers with the educational placement of students by using appropriate strategies.
• Adhere to ethical standards of the counseling profession and abide by the laws, policies, and procedures that govern the school. Participate in professional associations and upgrade professional knowledge and skills when needed.
• Work well and deal tactfully with administrators, employees, parents, and learners.
• Provide academic counseling through general education in collaboration with the general education facilitators.
• Understand high school transition requirements for academic, social, and emotional matriculation.
• Understand and address the unique social‑emotional needs of individual students.
• Provide individual and small group counseling when applicable (topics such as organization, anger, bullying, and grief).
• May facilitate and/or co‑facilitate an Advisory class that addresses social‑emotional learning, 21st‑century skills, life skills, and core values.
• Work collaboratively with the Student Support Team and other staff to ensure student success.
• Coordinate and implement dissemination of information to students, parents, and community members pertaining to mental health and wellness.
• Maintain student records regarding minutes as required by IEPs.
• Conduct risk assessments when necessary.
• Coordinate and administer school and community outreach.
• Facilitate family workshops and parent development training to help care for learners with special needs.
• Lead school‑wide training initiatives to develop understanding and preparedness in serving a school community that may encounter mental health emergencies.
• Maintain professional competence through participation in professional development activities provided by the school and self‑selected professional growth activities.

• Be self‑directed by taking initiative and responsibility for your work.
• Work in a collaborative, team‑based, and innovative environment.
• Commit to Excellence by seeking ways to improve and exceed expectations.
• Prioritize the growth and needs of the team, lead by example, and foster a supportive work environment.
• Maintain a high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.
• Approach problems and challenges with a human‑centered creative mindset, seek to understand, and develop multiple solutions to find the best answer.
• Create a positive culture by being committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, promoting ethical behavior, and social responsibility within the workplace.
• Be authentic, own your…