SCHOOL COUNSELOR 

POSITION POSTED:  01/28/2025

FULL-TIME POSITION

HOURS: 40+              

DEADLINE TO APPLY 

One City Schools believes in identifying and hiring the best possible candidates to serve our scholars, families and school community.  Our positions remain open until we identify the best possible candidate (skillset and fit) to join our team.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate School Counselor to join our team at One City Schools. As a School Counselor, you will play a crucial role in fostering the academic, emotional, and social well-being of our students. Your expertise and guidance will help create a positive and supportive environment where students can thrive academically and personally.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide individual and group counseling to students in order to address academic, personal, and social concerns, fostering healthy development and emotional well-being.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to identify and address student needs, developing effective intervention strategies when necessary.
• Conduct assessments and evaluations to identify students' strengths, challenges, and potential barriers to success, and utilize this information to create personalized support plans.
• Offer guidance and support to students as they navigate their academic and career paths, providing information about post-secondary education, vocational opportunities, and other pathways.
• Implement programs and workshops that promote positive mental health, conflict resolution, bullying prevention, and other topics relevant to student well-being.
• Assist in crisis intervention and emergency response, providing immediate support to students facing challenging situations.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records related to counseling sessions, assessments, and interventions, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.
• Collaborate with the school's leadership team to develop and implement strategies for creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment.
• Stay informed about current trends and best practices in school counseling and mental health, continuously updating your skills and knowledge.

ROLE SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS 

• Master's degree in School Counseling, Counseling Psychology, or a related field.
• State certification or licensure as a School Counselor.
• Previous experience in a school counseling role is preferred, particularly in a charter school setting.
• Strong understanding of child and adolescent development, mental health issues, and counseling techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Empathetic and compassionate demeanor, with a genuine interest in supporting students' well-being.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to develop effective intervention strategies.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations related to student privacy and confidentiality.
• Collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Strong commitment to the mission, vision, goals and objectives of One City.
• Commitment to working with children from diverse racial/cultural populations and their families, experience preferred. 
• Detailed oriented, thorough, meticulous, and focused on accuracy
• Ability to regularly and routinely lift and push at least 50 pounds.
• Completion of a background check required.
• Be at least 18 years of age.

LEADERSHIP QUALITIES

• Model One City’s Habits of Character: integrity, self-respect, compassion, perseverance and a willingness to encourage and allow scholars to take risks;
• Maintain appropriate work habits, including punctual, consistent attendance and appropriate use of planning time;
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with colleagues while demonstrating commitment to teamwork;
• Strive to communicate the positive aspects of One City Schools to the public in word and deed;
• Help maintain a clean, orderly and welcoming educational environment and facility;
• At all times and shows grace and support when engaging children, parents and guests who utilize or visit One City; 
• Demonstration of excellence with judgment, decision making, problem-solving skills and an innovative mindset;
• Energetic, flexible and open-minded; a willingness to embrace strategic change based on best interests of our scholars;
• Self-reflective and proactive with a growth mindset, including the desire to receive and give feedback.

WHAT WE OFFER TEACHERS: COMPENSATION AND EVALUATION

One City offers salaries and wages that are competitive within our local market and area public schools, as well as comprehensive benefits to all full-time employees. 

• Salaries: Dependent on education, experience and demonstrated impact on student achievement
• 11-month assignment with a standard work-day and dedicated planning time each week
• Comprehensive professional development in student-driven, project-based learning models
• Generous time-off program, including 14 Days of PTO and holidays, spring break and winter break (follows MMSD)
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental and vision)
• Voluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.)
• Your age-eligible child automatically admitted to an open seat at One City Schools 
• Life Insurance and Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Compensation will be consistent with One City’s approved compensation plan as stipulated by the Board of Directors.

BACKGROUND ON ONE CITY SCHOOLS

Established in 2014, One City Schools, Inc. is a nonprofit school management organization based in Madison, Wisconsin that operates high quality preschools and public charter 4K - 12 schools in Wisconsin. One City's mission is to seed a new model of public education that ensures children and teens are on track to succeed in a college or career preparatory program from birth through high school graduation. We are dedicated to ensuring that our Scholars live and lead with good character, practice self-care and personal wellness, and possess the requisite knowledge, skills, motivation, adaptability, and preparation to make the world better through acts of community service, and whatever careers or occupations they will choose in the future.

One City Preschool (OCP) is an accredited, award-winning, tuition-based early childhood learning center operated by One City Schools, Inc. that serves children ages 3 months through 4 years. We facilitate and support your child’s early learning, development, and wellness within a play-based learning environment, which leads to their success and a joy for learning in grade school and beyond. OCP is accredited by the City of Madison (WI) Child Care Division and recognized as a 5-Star (out of 5) childcare program by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families. Note: OCP also operates a preschool serving infants and one-year-olds, but these age levels are currently only available to the staff of One City Schools.

One City Elementary School (OCES) is a tuition-free public charter school in Madison, Wisconsin, dedicated to preparing children in grades 4K to 5 to have a positive and sustainable impact on the world. Established in 2018 by One City Schools, OCPA fosters a deep love of learning, community, and strong character within its students. By cultivating broad cultural and global perspectives, OCES empowers its young scholars to think deeply and critically, solve complex problems, and approach challenges with confidence, commitment, joy, and creativity. The school's emphasis on reading, writing and STEM, along with personal wellness, teamwork, effective communication, and high-quality work, equips children for success in middle school and beyond.

One City Preparatory Academy (OCPA) is a tuition-free public charter school in Madison, Wisconsin, dedicated to preparing young people in grades 6 through 12 to have a positive and sustainable impact on the world. Established in 2022 by One City Schools, OCPA fosters a deep love of learning, community, and strong character within its students. By cultivating broad cultural and global perspectives, OCPA empowers its scholars to think deeply and critically, solve complex problems, and approach challenges with confidence, commitment, joy, and creativity. The school's emphasis on personal wellness, teamwork, effective communication, and high-quality work equips its students for success in high school, college and beyond.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

One City is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all team members and applicants, and to maintaining a work environment in which everyone is treated with respect and dignity.