Middle School Counseling Specialist

2 weeks ago


Memphis, Tennessee, United States Gestalt Community Schools Full time
Job Overview

The Middle School Counseling Specialist plays a pivotal role in crafting, executing, and overseeing a holistic counseling framework tailored to address the academic, social, and career development needs of students at Gestalt Community Schools.

Key Responsibilities:


Program Development and Oversight

• Leverages data analytics to shape and refine the school counseling initiative, assessing its effectiveness in relation to educational objectives.

• Facilitates the seamless transition of student records and information across academic years, ensuring accurate scheduling and registration processes.

• Collaborates closely with school leadership to design and implement a comprehensive counseling strategy.

• Effectively communicates the goals and objectives of the counseling program to all educational stakeholders, including students, families, and community partners.

• Allocates approximately 80% of time to direct student services, focusing on preventive and responsive interventions, while dedicating the remaining time to program management and accountability.

Preventive and Responsive Interventions

• Develops, implements, and evaluates the guidance curriculum.

• Engages in responsive counseling, conducting individual and group sessions to address students' academic, social, and personal challenges.

• Collaborates with families and educators to identify student needs and recommend suitable educational pathways.

• Plans and delivers classroom guidance sessions that align with identified competencies in academic success, career development, and personal growth.

• Evaluates student needs and refers them to appropriate school resources and community services.

Community and Parental Engagement

• Guides and supports school staff in executing school-wide advisory initiatives.

• Utilizes responsive counseling techniques to foster relationships and collaborate with educators, students, families, and community stakeholders, promoting cultural awareness and appreciation.

• Assists families in navigating services for their children through appropriate referrals and follow-up.

• Aids teachers in understanding student dynamics by providing and interpreting relevant data.

• Conducts professional development sessions on topics pertinent to the counseling program and student achievement.

Accountability Measures

• Prepares and submits comprehensive reports and data to meet established program standards.

• Analyzes various data points, including academic performance and attendance, to identify students requiring support.

• Appropriately interprets assessments and student data to inform the development of individualized academic plans.

Qualifications:

• A commitment to integrity, credibility, and the mission of Gestalt Community Schools.

• A proactive, strategic thinker capable of fostering effective relationships within the school environment.

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in counseling (Master's preferred) with at least one year of relevant counseling experience.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to influence and drive change.

• Self-motivated with the ability to develop and implement initiatives independently.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience in presenting data to various stakeholders.

• Familiarity with family resources available in the local community is highly desirable.



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