Third Future Schools is a high-achieving and growing network of charter schools. The network's school in Hempstead, Texas, Hempstead Elementary, is looking for a counselor.

 

The duties of a counselor include:

• Counsel students, parents, and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success, academically, socially, and emotionally, in school


• Counsel individuals and small groups of children toward social and emotional growth


• Support students (and staff) with life events that negatively impact a student’s health, welfare, or ability to succeed at school


• Coordinate with teachers, administrators, or community (e.g. courts, child protective services, etc.) for the purpose of providing/receiving requested information and/or making recommendations


• Monitor students' progress for the purpose of identifying issues and taking appropriate action for increasing student success


• Prepare reports and correspondence for conveying information and to document activities and provide reference material


• Support the creation of a safe and positive educational climate in which students may learn


• Develop Student Learning Plans and support students in accomplishing their learning objectives


• Support students in the development of habits of success


• Work with colleagues and the administration to accomplish the school’s goals as outlined in the School Action Plan


• Expand personal leadership skills


• Participate in professional learning communities and function well as part of a team


• Read and stay abreast of current topics in education


• Manage student behavior in the school by invoking approved disciplinary procedures when appropriate


• As part of the leadership team, assist the principal and assistant principal in the day-to-day operation of the school


• Assist with internal and external communications


• Perform other duties as assigned, including assisting with test administration

The minimum salary for a counselor with at least three years of demonstrated achievement results is $70,000. We also provide health, dental, and vision insurance.