School Counselor

Job Description

The School Counselor will play a vital role in supporting the academic, social-emotional, and post-secondary planning needs of students at our new school site located within an ICE Detention facility in Dilley, Texas. This is a full-time, in-person position requiring a compassionate, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed approach to counseling. The ideal candidate is bilingual in Spanish and English and passionate about equity, access, and student advocacy.

Location: Onsite – Dilley, Texas Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:45 AM – 4:45 PM Language Requirement: Must be fluent in Spanish and English

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About the Role

The School Counselor will play a vital role in supporting the academic, social-emotional, and post-secondary planning needs of students at our new school site located within an ICE Detention facility in Dilley, Texas. This is a full-time, in-person position requiring a compassionate, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed approach to counseling. The ideal candidate is bilingual in Spanish and English and passionate about equity, access, and student advocacy.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Provide individual and group counseling to support students’ emotional well-being, adjustment, and resilience.

· Assist students in developing academic achievement strategies and managing interpersonal relationships.

· Guide students in exploring post-secondary pathways, including education, employment, and other opportunities.

· Conduct regular check-ins with students to review academic progress and graduation planning.

· Collaborate with teachers and administrators to develop and monitor individualized student success plans.

· Review transcripts and academic records to ensure proper placement and progress toward graduation.

· Deliver classroom lessons focused on social-emotional learning, college and career readiness, and life skills.

· Provide crisis intervention and referrals to external mental health or social services as needed.

· Serve as a liaison between students, families, and school staff, ensuring culturally and linguistically appropriate communication.

· Support compliance with state and federal regulations, including mandated reporting and student confidentiality.

· Participate in school-wide initiatives, professional development, and student support team meetings.

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Required Qualifications

· Master’s degree in School Counseling or related field.

· Valid Texas School Counselor Certification.

· Minimum of 3 years of experience in school counseling or student advisement.

· Fluency in both Spanish and English (spoken and written) is required.

· Ability to pass all required background checks and facility clearance protocols.

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Preferred Qualifications

· Experience working with immigrant, refugee, or underserved student populations.

· Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and culturally responsive counseling.

· Familiarity with Texas graduation requirements and college/career readiness frameworks.

· Experience in a school setting with high levels of collaboration and adaptability.

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Compensation & Benefits: Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.

• We anticipate the salary range to be $70,000. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

Work Environment

· This is a full-time, onsite position located at a secure facility.

· The role requires adherence to facility protocols and procedures.

· Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type

Regular

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.