Elementary School School Counselor Social and Emotional - Greater Boston 2025-2026
Elementary School School Counselor Social and Emotional - Greater Boston 2025-2026
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Job Description
School Counselor (Social and Emotional) at KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School
At KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School we believe our students character and emotional growth is inextricably linked to their academic progress. Our school counselors play a vital role in shaping the culture of our schools and helping students lead a life of impact and choice. School counselors are responsible for supporting the emotional social academic and character growth and wellbeing of KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School students and families. Counselors are an integral part of the KIPP team working to ensure our students succeed in school and go on to lead selfsufficient successful and happy lives.
This role requires consistent and reliable demonstration of the following essential job functions and key responsibilities:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage aspects of the referral process for social services partnerships and special education services including:
Provide support and documentation for all students with IEPs
Meet regularly with students who have mandated counseling on their IEPs
Conduct regular assessments of current and emerging student and family needs
Develop and maintain partnerships with external agencies
Refer individuals and families to external resources and services and collaborating with said services
Consult with the schools Student Response Teams to develop comprehensive supports and interventions to students who are presenting challenging behaviors.
Communicate effectively with students families and colleagues and respond to family concerns promptly and effectively.
Participate actively in team meetings schoolwide activities professional development and other events.
Directly support the students social and emotional health to ensure their wellbeing and safety.
Communicate with proper support staff about student behavior attendance and other possible challenges and support Principal Deans and teachers when discipline issues arise.
Provide recommendations to the staff and leadership team around approaches to working with struggling students.
Establish a professional rapport and strong relationship with students staff and families.
Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and confidentiality when working with students parents and staff.
School and Professional Responsibilities
Participate in schoolwide and individual professional development including preservice training over the summer and weekly during the academic year
Take ownership for the development of your craft and seek feedback from your coach (meet 1x/12 weeks with coach implement feedback engage in coplanning and active practices participate in live coaching etc.)
Perform necessary support duties including (but not limited to) coverage bus lunch and dismissal duties
Develop strong relationships with families through participating in school events and consistent phone calls home
Be willing to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to accountability change and improvement
Collaborate with grade level and content teams to tackle common challenges and implement gradewide systems sharing responsibility for all students
Dependable attendance according to our school calendar
General Requirements and Responsibilities
Embody KIPP MAs Code of Conduct by acting with integrity leading with humanity centering selfawareness and critical consciousness taking personal responsibility and engaging productively
Participate and engage in regional professional development and community events as required
Demonstrated ability to collect and interpret data evaluate reason define problems establish facts draw valid conclusions and make reasonable judgments and decisions in a timely manner in accordance with the needs of the school
Selfawareness flexibility and emotional intelligence to navigate a setting with students who express diverse needs
The consistent use of interpersonal and selfmanagement skills to effectively support behavioral and emotional needs of students to ensure a safe and inclusive environment as well as build relationships and manage conflict with students staff and caregivers
Effective communication skills to perform assigned duties and to meaningfully exchange information with students staff families and others in person through written communication in front of groups and on virtual platforms
Physical mobility to move self in various positions in order to execute duties effectively which may include kneeling walking pushing/pulling squatting twisting turning bending stooping and reaching overhead
Physical strength sufficient to periodically lift and/or carry 20 pounds of materials or supplies and to physically restrain a student to keep from harming themself and/or others in an emergency situation
Manual dexterity sufficient to perform repetitive hand/wrist/arm motions and to operate a computer and office equipment
KIPP MA staff are supported in their demanding work by experienced and dedicated leadership and staff who have themselves proven successful in the teaching role. Our leaders maintain consistent schoolwide systems and procedures academic behavioral cultural logistical designed to permit staff to do their best work.
In addition to the responsibilities listed above there will occasionally be other duties as assigned that staff will engage in to help promote a positive and safe learning environment and culture.
QUALIFICATIONS
Love and unwavering belief in the high potential of all students
Commitment to antiracism and equity
Computer literacy and baseline familiarity with Google Suite
MSW or Masters degree in counselingrelated discipline (required)
Licensure through DESE the Board of Allied Mental Health and Human Services or the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Work (required)
Experience working within a school environment or extensive work with children or young adults
Experience in therapeutic modalities related to children and families in traditionally underserved communities including assessment and treatment of trauma.
A strong work ethic extensive knowledge of child and adolescent development and a documented track record of personal and professional success
Oral and written proficiency in Spanish or Haitian Creole are highly preferred
Pass Criminal Background Checks
KIPP MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in the importance of being a diverse equitable and inclusive organization that enables all of our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building an exceptional team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students. We hire without consideration to race religion creed color national origin age gender sexual orientation marital status veteran status or disability.
Additional Information :
What We Offer
The minimum base salary for this exempt position is $58000 to $88000 (per 1.0 FTE/45 hours per week) depending on experience. The role includes a $1000 signing bonusand an annual $2000 retention bonus in subsequent years as well as other bonuses when eligible. For more about what we offer how to apply and more about KIPP MA please visit this link HERE.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
