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POSITION: Student Support Counselor

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Support

POSITION TYPE: 11-month

START DATE: 25-26 School Year

COMPENSATION: $61,500 - $76,468

At YES Prep, work for a mission that impacts the life trajectory of students and their families. YES Prep creates pathways to extraordinary opportunity through best-in-class development, competitive compensation and benefits, and recognition for your impact. Grow as an authentic leader and be part of an equity driven, team-oriented culture.

Our campuses are advancing educational equity. Some quick stats about us:

19,300+ Students
2,200+ Team Members
15 Secondary Campuses
11 Elementary Campuses
92% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch
96% Hispanic & African-American Students
90% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University
88% First-Generation College Students
Ranked in the Top 100 High Schools in the Nation, U.S. News & World Report

We serve the students of Houston, Texas, the 4th largest city across the United States. There are over 20 public-school districts and other great public charter school options within Houston’s city limits serving our increasing population. We are a rapidly growing organization, committed to creating life-changing opportunities for over 23,000 students by 2025.

THE ROLE

When you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work and responsibilities will include:

Establishing solution-focused procedures and data-driven practices to more effectively serve students, families, and staff;

Utilizing data in planning for positive school culture through social, emotional, and behavioral grade level/school-wide programming;
Employing YES Prep’s established system to input, review, and analyze individual and collective student data to assign relevant interventions;
Conducting quality assessments which offer professional impressions and lead to the development and implementation of evidence-based intervention methods which support student achievement;
Conducting individual and group counseling sessions;
Reporting concerns of abuse or neglect to appropriate agencies in a timely manner;
Identifying, reporting, and coordinating evidence-based interventions for targeted, at-risk students as outlined by Texas Education Agency (TEA), School Culture, and Compliance;
Coordinating team strategies in the identification and support of chronically absent students;

Consulting and collaborating with campus and system staff, parents/guardians, and community partners in a multidisciplinary approach to identify and reduce barriers to student achievement and persistence;
Establishing and maintaining community partnerships that can provide access and services to students, parents, and staff and make appropriate referrals;
Advocating consistently and proactively on behalf of students and families based on an understanding of and respect for various cultures and socioeconomic groups represented in the school and community;
Seeking and utilizing formal and informal feedback from multiple stakeholders to improve services and enhance professional growth;
Engaging all students and building positive relationship with appropriate professional and ethical boundaries;

Demonstrating high level of skills in micro and macro level crisis intervention and post-disaster support through assessment and response;
Maintaining accurate records in YES Prep’s established system while ensuring adequate safeguards for the privacy and confidentiality of information and records;
Pursuing continuous enhancement of knowledge and skills through supervision, outside professional development, and continuing education for appropriate licensure requirements;

Additional duties as assigned.

THE PERSON

We seek staff with diverse backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through for our most successful employees: passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, resilience, and humility. Other traits needed and desired for this role are:

MUST HAVES

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution
Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling
Hold a LMSW, LCSW, LPC-I, LPC, or obtain one of these credentials within 6 months of employment (failure to secure credentials can result in termination)
Minimum of 1-year experience post internship in the field of Social Work or Counseling

Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public Schools
Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment
Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once
Demonstrated ability to work on a team
A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional

EVERY OPPORTUNITY STARTS WITH A YES

Great schools begin with great people who believe every day is an opportunity to make a difference. At YES Prep, you have an opportunity to join a family of diverse educators who are leveling the playing field by providing opportunities for a high-quality, college-forward curriculum while also ensuring our students feel supported through their academic journey and empowered to lead choice-filled lives. YES Prep is more than a family of public charter schools, it’s the future of public education—it’s an opportunity to say, “Yes, you can!

THE PERKS

Compensation – This position is an exempt, salaried position; salary offers commensurate with experience.

Health and Supplemental Insurance – A $0 monthly medical option that includes $600 towards a Health Savings Account, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, etc. Employees must work 20+ hours a week to be eligible for a full spectrum of benefits, and 10 hours a week minimum for medical benefits.

Retirement Plans – Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a 457b Retirement Plan.

Paid Time Off – Employees working 20+ hours a week receive 12 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures during the Academic Calendar.

Paid Leave Programming – In the event you need to be out due to medical needs (including maternity and paternity leave), YES Prep offers paid leave, paid at 100%, based on eligibility and tenure.

Professional Development - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing professional development.

Award Winning Culture – The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named Houston’s Best Place to work in 2018, 2019, and 2021. We won the 2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education and were a 2016 finalist as well.

WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO EQUITY & DIVERSITY

YES Prep strives to recruit a diverse team of leaders. We believe there is a transformative academic and social benefit for students when their teachers and leaders reflect a diversity of backgrounds. Ninety-five percent (95%) of staff members agree that the organization provides a welcoming environment given their background and identity according to our latest system survey.

YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.