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New Orleans, LA, USA Full-time   Start Date: Immediate opening Department: School-based Support Company Description Together | A Future Without Limits KIPP New Orleans Schools (KNOS) is a non-profit network of 13 college/career-preparatory, public charter schools serving approximately 5,000 elementary, middle, and high school students, and over 2,000 alumni. While each of our schools is as unique as the community to which it belongs, we are united around a shared promise: To build academically excellent schools that create unlimited opportunity for all students. For 20 years, we have a proven track record of preparing students for success in college, career, and beyond. At KIPP, you have the freedom to innovate and the support to grow. You never stop learning, and you’re part of a national network that’s leading the way in getting students from underserved communities to and through college, and beyond....

Description The School Counselor works as a staff member of the Student Services / Academic Team and is primarily responsible for providing therapeutic services to students and their families. This position reports to the Dean of Student Culture.   Expectations and Required Skills Deep expertise and familiarity with the literature and practices related to social-emotional learning, adaptive and growth mindsets, positive behavioral interventions, character development, trauma-informed care, strength-based approaches, and psychological development Commitment and ability to serve all students with diverse backgrounds, abilities and needs toward accomplishing their educational goals. Demonstrates professional integrity and a commitment to best practices for communicating with students, staff, and families A minimum of one (1) year of prior experience working in an urban school or similar setting with at-risk students and their families...