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Founded in 2011 Meridian School is a public tuitionfree charter school open to all students living in Williamson County. As a charter school we are a school of choice offering an inquirybased curriculum and continuum for the International Baccalaureate Program K12. Our mission is to provide an invigorating educational environment that develops responsible citizens who can artfully navigate our complex world and enjoy a good life with others. Meridian has been recognized by the US News & World Report and others as one of the best schools in Texas.
Job DescriptionMeridian Counselors support the socialemotional needs of students in a variety of ways. We adhere to the Texas Model Guidance and Counseling Program as set forth by the Texas Education Agency and both the American Counseling Association and American School Counseling Association Standards and Code of Ethics. A brief description of tasks associated within the four main components of the program follows:
Key Responsibilities Guidance- Plan develop curriculum and facilitate implementation of proactive lessons that prepare our students for upcoming transitions and optimum social and emotional growth.
- Topics may include: goal setting/decision making career education financial aid communication/conflict resolution peer relations assertiveness drug and alcohol awareness/prevention and navigating social media/technology safely and responsibly.
- In the spring a major focus is preparing our students for the upcoming year with course selection course sequencing and transitions from primary to middle middle to high and postsecondary plans.
- Middle School: Assisting with 5th6th and 8th9th transitions.
- High School: Oneonone meetings for grades 912 with students and parents.
- All levels: Scheduling and ensuring students are in the correct classes academic advising for struggling students or those wishing to accelerate college and career aspirations social skills/selfesteem selfadvocacy values identification problemsolving communication strategies stress management and identity development.
- Provide community resource information to parents and students.
- Respond to crisis situations including suicidal ideation selfharm child abuse grief and loss panic attacks and other mental health concerns that require immediate attention.
- Help students navigate conflicts through peer mediation when there is no imbalance of power and both parties are willing.
- Coordinate with campus behavioral specialists and provide shortterm individual counseling support for students with behavioral issues impacting classroom and common area settings.
- Support teachers in mandated reporter obligations (CPS reports).
- Assist with professional development related to mental health/social emotional needs.
- Communicate opportunities and resources to parents and students; coordinate/partner with agencies and universities (e.g. GENAustin Underage Drinking Prevention).
- Assist parents/teachers with release of information requests (e.g. ADHD scales).
- Collaborate with campus staff parents and stakeholders to meet the unique needs of our students.
For further information on the duties of counselors as aligned with Texas Education Code requirements please see the most recent Texas Model of Comprehensive School Counseling Programs.
Qualifications- Valid Texas School Counselor Certificate
- *Applicants currently in a stateapproved school counselor preparation program will be considered
This position operates in a professional nonsmoking office environment which at times can be busy with moderate noise and many unscheduled interruptions. This role will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers and filing cabinets.
Our BenefitsMeridian School offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. We also offer a comprehensive package of benefits including:
- Health Dental and Vision Insurance
- Basic Life & Accident Insurance
- Short & Longterm Disability
- Participation in the Texas Teachers Retirement System
- 403(b) Investment Plans
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account Options
- Generous Time Off Benefits including Holidays and PTO
- A culture of continuous learning with opportunities for professional development
Due to the nature of this position and our business fingerprinting and background checks will be conducted as a condition of employment.
Reasonable accommodations may be provided during the hiring and selection process to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations please notify the person scheduling the interview.
Meridian School is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin age protected veteran or disabled status genetic information or any other legallyprotected characteristic.
Employment Type
Full-Time
