WHO WE ARE
Meeting Street Schools – Jasper & Beaufort (MSJB) is a pioneering tuition-free public charter school serving Jasper, Beaufort, and Hampton Counties in South Carolina. Founded with a commitment to ensuring that all students have access to high-quality education, regardless of their socio-economic background, we believe in a holistic approach to learning that focuses on the whole child. Our mission is to empower students to reach their full potential and prepare them for a successful future.
The Role
The primary role of the Counselor is to identify and assist students, families and systems in overcoming barriers that interfere with learning through the use of assessment, counseling, consultation, and coordination of school and community resources.
The elementary school counselor is an important member of the school's Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) team. In this role, you will be serving students as they grow and develop their social and emotional skills. As a full-time member of the Meeting Street faculty, you will also help grow the skills of your adult colleagues. The School Counselor reports to the campus Dean of Culture.
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Conduct assessments of individuals and families with the goal of improving student social, emotional, behavioral and academic outcomes.
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Conduct reliable and valid assessments of students and families to inform the design of interventions to remove barriers to learning.
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Schedule and facilitate individual and group counseling sessions
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Implement tier 1 social emotional curriculum for all students. This could include teaching whole-class lessons and/or development of lesson plans for teachers to implement.
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Provide consultation to school personnel, parents/guardians, and community partners for the purpose of enhancing their understanding of student needs, developing effective interventions, and building school capacity
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504 case management, including development of support plans, scheduling of meetings, and data collection
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Analyze student data to create action plans on the school, grade, classroom, and individual level.
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Appear at attendance team meetings and conduct home visits as required.
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Act as a liaison with community agencies to ensure continuity of services.
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Assist in crisis response and provide follow up crisis counseling and referrals to appropriate providers.
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Serve on the crisis response team, including need for verbal and physical de-escalation if necessary.
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Empower students and families to gain access to and effectively utilize school and community resources.
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Engage families in their child’s educational and counseling experience.
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Arrange for opportunities for parents and caregivers to engage with school personnel including leaders, teachers, and support staff
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Maintain accurate, complete and punctual records, as well as safeguard the privacy and confidentiality of information as required by law and licensing requirements.
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Perform other duties as assigned by administration.
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A commitment to the mission of Meeting Street Schools, deep love of content, and an unwavering belief that all students can and will succeed
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High level of personal organization and planning
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Team player: maturity, humility, strong work ethic, follow-through, high EQ, willingness to respond positively to feedback and a “whatever it takes” attitude
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Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
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Demonstrated ability to relate well to adults and children
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Team player, ability to work in a collaborative, responsible and professional manner
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Goal-oriented, seeks to improve skills through constructive feedback
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Compassionate, enthusiastic and empathetic
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Proven leadership skills
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Ability to kneel, sit, stand for long periods of time
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Master Degree in Social Work or Master's Degree in Counseling, or related counseling field with a current SC license as either a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Master Social Worker-Advanced Practitioner (LMSW-AP). Incumbent is responsible for maintaining active licensure throughout employment.
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This position requires candidates to have knowledge of social services and programs available to meet a range of mental health, physical health, academic, and social service needs, as well as knowledge of state, local, and federal laws impacting the lives of students, teachers and their support networks. Candidates must also have experience in crisis response. Candidates must have the ability to conduct interventions within a broad range of settings, in a professional manner and with competency.
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Candidates must be able to work independently demonstrating persistence, self-motivation, and excellent communication, organization and time management skills. Candidates must work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, maintain appropriate boundaries, and serve as a liaison between school and community. Candidates must be able to manage a student caseload for a single campus.
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We ask that candidates have a minimum of two years of licensed experience in student services, social services or related positions, and that they have experience in a fast-paced, data driven educational setting.
The salary for this role starts at $80,000 and is commensurate with experience. Additionally, Meeting Street Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package, including and not limited to:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Employee + Family Wellness
- Tax Favored Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
- Retirement Plans
- Referral and Retention Bonuses
At Meeting Street Schools we are committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.