Navigator is seeking dedicated, passionate service providers who are driven to impact the lives of traditionally underserved students. The School Counselor will uphold Navigator’s mission to serve all students by providing top quality specialized instruction and services for individuals with social, emotional, behavioral, or other needs that could benefit from school counseling services. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with peers, teachers, and students, uphold Navigator school culture at all times.

• Work with individuals and groups of students to improve mental health (MH)
• Examine relevant issues that may affect the school, including: substance abuse, bullying, anger management, depression, relationships, self-image, stress and suicide, and suggest possible intervention programs
• Work with targeted families to help them increase positive student behaviors
• Work with school staff to develop strategies to prevent behavioral concerns
• Help students define goals and plan action steps
• Develop therapeutic processes for students needing MH services
• Refer clients to psychologists and other services as needed
• Collaborate with Student Services staff, general school staff, and other organization support staff to advocate for the mental health needs of students
• Attend SST meetings as needed
• Report to Student Services Director bi-weekly to review schedules and student progress
• Collaborate with the MTSS Coordinator on services and programs for students and families
• Other duties as assigned

• Masters degree in School Counseling
• Knowledge of current research and practices in the area of mental health, counseling, and family support services
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus
• Driven to obliterate the achievement gap by providing high quality education to every student that walks through our doors, regardless of any barriers they may have faced in the past
• Committed to evolving personal teaching practices and instructional delivery in order to best serve students
• Welcome change and thrive on growth in response to student needs
• Embrace challenges as opportunities; demonstrate perseverance and grit in the face of opposition
• Dedicated to working with educators and parents