School Counseling Intern

Summary: Excel Academy Charter Schools is a network of schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island dedicated to preparing students for high school, college, and community engagement. The School Counseling Intern will provide individual and group counseling services to students, focusing on mental health, social-emotional development, and adjustment to school and community life. Responsibilities: - Collaborate and meet weekly with School Counselor/Site Supervisor to discuss and review student cases, learning plan, and goals for the internship - Manage weekly caseload of 15 students via direct individual counseling - Facilitate at least 1-2 weekly social-emotional grade-specific counseling groups - Consistently and routinely update student files and other documents for tracking student progress in accordance to HIPAA regulations - Assess the counseling needs of identified special education students and develop and implement appropriate IEP goals and objectives, as well as write quarterly progress notes - Attend IEP and/or inter-departmental meetings for students receiving other related services - Collaborate and consult with external service providers, as needed - Foster healthy and productive family engagement through consistent communication outreach, providing available community resources, and meetings - Consult with School Counselor/Site Supervisor regarding making outpatient referrals - Consult with School Counselor/Site Supervisor on acute crisis and mandated reporting procedures if/when necessary - Continually improve clinical skills by seeking out constructive feedback and professional development opportunities - Attend weekly grade level team meetings to report on student progress, as needed - Attend weekly Student Support Team meetings as an active team member reviewing and consulting on high-priority student cases - Attend and participate in campus and network-wide professional development training sessions throughout the school year - Attend and participate in school-led Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) trainings and workshops throughout the school year - Attend and participate in MS Counseling Department professional development training sessions throughout the school year - Reports to School Counselor/Site Supervisor. Collaborates with teachers, Admin (Dean of Students, Dean of Student Supports, Head of School), School Psychologist, and other related service providers - Serve as a productive member of the Excel community - Align student support services with the school’s mission and educational philosophy - Participate in generating and upholding Excel Staff norms - Meaningfully participate in Friday meetings, school PD and Family Conferences - Do whatever it takes to ensure that the mission of the school is fulfilled Required Qualifications: - A Bachelor's degree is required - A commitment to and belief in all students and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel's values and educational model - A commitment to addressing racial and economic inequity in education - The ability to focus and thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment - The ability to work effectively in a team environment and the willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work - An openness to change, a willingness to problem-solve, and an interest in receiving feedback for continuous improvement Preferred Qualifications: - Have experience in a public or charter school setting - Speak Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic fluently - Can speak to the importance of rigorous classroom instruction and culture - Can speak to the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion Required Skills: Academic, social, emotional support for middle school students, Clinical counseling techniques, Consultation techniques, Student mental health support, Social-emotional development support, IEP goal development, implementation, Progress note writing, Mandated reporting procedures, Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, Openness to change, Spanish language, Portuguese language, Arabic language, Receiving feedback