School Counselor 2,500 Sign-on Bonus! at ChanceLight Programs

ð Starting Salary: $60000 /year PLUS $2500 Sign-on Bonus!ð Environment: Alternative Education Program High SchoolOmbudsman Educational Services a growing dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope is seeking a School Counselorto join our award-winning Alternative Education team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!If you thrive in a dynamic student-centered support-focused environment seek a career with meaningful impact and possess a compassionate spirit creative mindset and unwavering commitment to student success We Should Talk! ð²As a School Counselor you are primarily responsible for helping High School students to succeed academically socially and emotionally through individual and group counseling and by collaborating with educators parents and other professionals to create a safe healthy and supportive learning environment that strengthens connections between home and school. â Responsibilities Include:Providing individual and group counseling sessions to help resolve interpersonal or family problems that interfere with school performance including crisis intervention consultation as needed.Conducting interviews with students family members and school personnel to gather information required to assess student social emotional and behavioral adjustment to school and the community.Maintaining regular contact with students parents/guardians to inform of students progress areas of difficulties and any changes or situations in home life that may affect school performance.Developing and updating Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and Positive Behavior Intervention Plans (PBIP) as needed in adherence to company school state and federal regulations and procedures.Attending and participating in IEP team meeting facilitating at the discretion of the school district. Actively participating in other team meetings when necessary to address specific student and parent concerns.Collaborating with education and social services professionals to develop appropriate agency services for students and their families.Providing case management functions for students which includes but is not limited to coordination of parent meetings emergency transportation requests disciplinary actions such as detention/suspension and coordination with outside therapists.Collaborating with teachers parents/guardians district personnel and services providers to find effective solutions to learning and behavior problems always establishing and maintaining effective public relations and projecting a positive company image.Ensuring the use of positive teaching methods by conducting monthly climate data through direct observation of classroom staffs implementation of IEP goals and Positive Behavior Intervention Plans.Providing guidance consultation and assistance to Teachers in the development of classroom schedules maintenance of student data systems and facilitation of student transition plans to assure appropriate curriculum schedule and services based on each students IEP and other applicable goals.Assessing student progress through consistent review of classroom data collection and recording systems and providing applicable training and guidance to classroom staff accordingly to address student needs.Functioning as a role model for effective teaching of students as well as for communication and problem solving with staff reinforcing the Schools emphasis on behavior analytic empirical approach to education the extensive use of data in decision making and the use of positive reinforcement to achieve maximum performance when working with students and co-workers.â Qualifications Required:Bachelors degree or higher in educational counseling marriage and family therapy social work or a closely related field of study.Masters degree or higher in educational counseling marriage and family therapy social work or a closely related field of study preferred.Meet all state and district requirements for appropriate licensing and/or credentials.Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a special education instruction credential preferred.Minimum 2yrs prior experience working with children with learning disabilities emotional disturbance and/or challenging behaviors in an education setting.Prior experience working in a special education program setting.Prior experience and/or knowledge in alternative educational services for at-risk students with diverse needs at various levels.Prior experience and/or knowledge in working with students with individualized education plans (IEPs).Prior experience and/or knowledgeable in applied behavior analysis (ABA) preferred.Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency situation and make independent decisions.Highly skilled in building relationships with students parents teachers and community and/or district partners.Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.Advanced oral and written communication instruction curriculum conflict resolution multitasking problem solving and decision-making ability.Well-versed in the use of relevant technology including experience with computers Microsoft Office Suite database entry and basic office equipment. Ombudsman Educational Services is a division of ChanceLight Behavioral Health Therapy & Education the nations leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young more than 45 years and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwidewe have helped change the direction of more than 240000 student lives!ð Learn more about our history our mission and the program services we provide by visiting the link below: ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job as a member of our team youll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts the support needed to achieve success and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment! Your path to a truly rewarding career starts here where growth empowerment and collaboration define our culture; and every day is aChanceto transform lives through education!â Perks and Benefits Include:Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision PlansFREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling SessionsFREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse LineCompany Paid Life & Disability InsuranceCompany Paid Employee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending and Health Savings AccountsPersonal Protection Insurance PlansCigna Healthy Pregnancies Healthy Babies ProgramLegal Services InsurancePet Health InsuranceAccrual-based Paid Time OffSchool Hours and Paid Holiday ScheduleExtensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy401k Retirement Saving PlanPerks at Work Employee Discount ProgramOpportunities for Growth & DevelopmentAnd So Much More!If youre ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future This Is YourChance!Join us and together we can empower students to overcome challenges build confidence and unlock their full potential!Careers With ChanceLight ð Work. With Purpose.Copyright 2025 ChanceLight Behavioral Health Therapy & Education a ChanceLight company *Benefit plans and eligibility requirements may vary based on role and employment status. Key Skills Experience Working With Students,Organizational skills,Classroom Management,Behavioral Health,Classroom Experience,Mediation Experience,Special Education,Conflict Management,Teaching,Experience with Children,Public Speaking,Word Processing Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1