Crisis Counselor

A+ Charter Schools, Inc.

TITLE: Crisis Counselor

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors/Master's/Doctorate degree and valid Texas Counselor's Certificate Or Licensed Professional Counselor Certificate. Two years' experience in classroom teaching.

REPORTS TO: Campus Principal
DUTY DAYS: 197/207

JOB GOAL: Provide comprehensive school counseling services to assigned students while supporting districtwide crisis intervention, behavioral threat assessment coordination, and compliance with school safety requirements to promote student well-being and a safe learning environment.

PAY GRADE: Teacher's Salary Scale
FLSA: Exempt

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

School Counseling Services

Serve as the school counselor for assigned grade levels, providing academic, career, personal, and social-emotional counseling services.

Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive school guidance and counseling program aligned with identified student needs.

Deliver developmental guidance lessons and provide individual and small-group counseling to support student success.

Collaborate with administrators, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders to address student needs and promote academic and personal growth.

Coordinate referrals to school-based programs, community agencies, and mental health resources to support students and families.

Crisis Intervention and Districtwide Support

Provide evidence-informed crisis intervention, suicide prevention, risk screenings, safety planning, and short-term counseling services to students in distress.

Support campus Behavioral Threat Assessment Teams in conducting assessments, identifying interventions, and monitoring student safety.

Coordinate and monitor districtwide behavioral threat assessment documentation and reporting through the Texas Education Agency's Sentinel system.

Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of districtwide crisis prevention, intervention, and response procedures.

Serve on the district crisis response team and provide support to campuses during emergencies, traumatic events, and other critical incidents.

Provide training and guidance to campus personnel regarding crisis intervention, suicide prevention, behavioral threat assessments, and student safety procedures.

Compliance and Professional Responsibilities

Monitor compliance with state requirements, reporting timelines, and district procedures related to behavioral threat assessments, crisis response, and school counseling services.

Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation of counseling services, student assessments, crisis interventions, referrals, and follow-up activities.

Maintain effective professional relationships with students, families, staff, and community partners while demonstrating ethical and professional conduct.

Participate in professional development and remain current on applicable laws, regulations, and best practices related to school counseling, mental health, and school safety.

Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and professional standards.

Perform other duties as assigned by the designated supervisor.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hour; occasional districtwide and statewide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsible and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.