Job Description
School Counselor
Journey Community Schools (JCS) is a Tennessee non-profit corporation serving scholars in grades kindergarten through 8th grade at our Coleman School, East Academy, and Northeast Academy campuses. Our mission is to engage families and community partners in our scholars' learning journey; cultivate a safe, positive and joyous learning environment; and empower teachers and leaders with support to deliver an inclusive, innovative and rigorous education.
The Opportunity
Behind every successful student is a team of passionate and dedicated educators. Together, we will change the odds for underserved students, ensuring that every student is prepared to excel in all areas of life. As a School Counselor at Journey Community Schools (JCS), you will provide a full range of school counseling services to children grades K-8, including but not limited to screening and assessment, individual and group counseling, school-wide intervention and prevention, and collaborate with outside agencies as appropriate.
The School
Counselor will also be an integral member of the RTI team and Student Support Team helping to plan, implement, and monitor interventions for students at the school.
What You Will Do
• Conducts classroom guidance dealing with topics such as abuse, goal-setting, organizational and study skills, anger, conflict resolution, and self-motivation
• Provides counseling to students having problems in the areas of attendance, retention, and discipline
• Provide crisis counseling and referrals for students as needed
• Create and maintain relationships with outside agencies to help foster better learning and support for the students of JCS and their families
• Works with other school personnel and community resources to provide educational enrichment within the school
• Facilitate Student Support Team meetings to support the academic, social and emotional needs of students
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