School Counselor - High School (11-month) in Memphis, Tennessee at KIPP Memphis

Company Overview

KIPP Memphis Public Schools is part of KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program), a national network of tuition-free, open-enrollment, public schools that are successful in helping students from educationally underserved communities develop the knowledge, skills, character, and habits needed to succeed in college and the competitive world beyond. There are currently 279 KIPP schools across the nation serving over 100,000 students. Founded in 2002, KIPP Memphis serves over 1,000 K-12 students in our three schools and almost 900 alumni on their journeys to and through college with our KIPP Forward Program.

As a leader in providing high-quality education for students who need us most, the KIPP Memphis team serves as a model of excellence and collaborates with other community organizations to raise the overall quality of education in Memphis. The mission of KIPP Memphis is to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career, and beyond - so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

ROLE OVERVIEW

This position will develop and implement programs to remediate behavioral and social challenges for students. Serve as a support to school personnel and parents. Assist in the development and implementation of behavior intervention plans/services for eligible students. The Guidance Counselor will report directly to the School Leader.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and execute small group and whole group classes targeting social-emotional wellness.
• Complete and write functional behavior assessments, behavior support plans and behavior intervention plans for the purpose of providing a safe and effective educational environment for students with challenging behaviors.
• Collect and summarize behavioral data
• Coach and collaborate with the school team to ensure behavior support plans and behavior intervention plans are implemented with fidelity.
• Provide social skills instruction to identified students utilizing research-based methodologies and approved the curriculum.
• Provide support to teachers (Ed Specialists and GE teachers) through modeling, observing, coaching, and planning.
• Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) Meetings, 504 Meetings and Student Study Team (SST) Meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to complete behavior support plans, functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans.
• Collaborate with the school team, agencies, families, and others as needed for the purpose of implementing the behavior support plan and/or behavior intervention plan as a team.
• Maintains appropriate records for the purpose of preserving the progress of the behavior interventions.
• Conducts workshops, training presentations, etc. in classroom management techniques for the purpose of developing skills and establishing effective relationships with challenging behaviors students
• Collect and summarize behavioral data
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Required)
• Teaching Certification: School Counselor (Required)
• At least two years of teaching experience (Required)

Required knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles
• Knowledge of behavior intervention strategies
• Knowledge of developmental, emotional, and behavioral disabilities
• Knowledge of, and ability to implement, de-escalation techniques
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and facilitate groups to a consensus
• Ability to effectively engage in the problem-solving process
• Ability to collect, summarize, and graph behavioral data
• Ability to use and model research-based classroom management and individualized behavioral interventions
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage work assignments in an efficient manner and within established timeframes
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to handle emotionally charged situations through the use of problem-solving and meditation techniques
• Ability to interact and collaborate with staff, students, and families in a professional manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to support the mission, vision, and core values of KIPP Memphis Collegiate Schools
• Commitment to working with underserved students (Required)
• Commitment to the design and development of the school (Required)
• Experienced with conducting functional behavior assessments and developing behavior support plans and behavior intervention plans (Required)
• Trained in positive behavioral strategies used to prevent and deescalate behavior (Required)
• Maintain training in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) positive behavioral strategies used to prevent and de-escalate behavior by attending refresher courses within the designated timeframe (Required)

Other Qualifications

Satisfactory criminal records check, pre-hire and annually thereafter, if applicable. Must be eligible to work in the United States and provide work authorization. Occasional travel to KIPP Memphis campuses may be required.

Physical Requirements

Regularly required for long periods of time to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices, and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Salary

Commensurate with experience. A competitive benefits package will also be offered.

Additional information

KIPP Memphis is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school. KIPP Memphis does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. All application information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.