Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from International Leadership of Texas
Job overview
The School Counselor (Elementary School) at International Leadership of Texas supports students' social, emotional, and academic well-being by providing counseling, crisis intervention, and coordinating resources to overcome barriers to learning.
Responsibilities and impact
The counselor provides individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, consultation to school personnel and families, coordinates resources, conducts assessments, manages counseling programs, and advocates for student needs within a multicultural context.
Compensation and benefits
Certified teachers start at $64,697 and non-certified teachers at $62,130, with a compensation package for the 2025-2026 school year; specific benefits are not detailed.
Experience and skills
Requires a Master's degree, active Texas licensure as LPC, LPC-A, LCSW, or LMSW, three years teaching experience, preferred counseling experience, bilingual English/Spanish, and skills in crisis response, counseling procedures, and collaboration.
Work environment and culture
The company emphasizes servant leadership, multilingual mastery, and strengthening mind, body, and character, fostering a diverse and supportive educational environment.
Company information
International Leadership of Texas focuses on preparing students for leadership in the international community through language mastery and character development.
Unique job features
The role involves crisis response, multidisciplinary teamwork, managing multiple campuses, and delivering culturally competent social/emotional interventions.
Company overview
International Leadership of Texas (ILTexas) is a charter school network focused on providing a trilingual education in English, Spanish, and Chinese, preparing students for leadership roles in a globalized world. Founded in 2013 by Eddie Conger, a former Marine and public school principal, ILTexas operates multiple campuses across Texas, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The organization generates revenue primarily through state funding and grants, supplemented by donations and partnerships. ILTexas emphasizes academic excellence, cultural awareness, and character development, aiming to equip students with the skills necessary for success in a diverse and interconnected world.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your Master’s degree and active licensure as an LPC, LPC-A, LCSW, or LMSW, emphasizing your knowledge of counseling procedures, crisis response, and student appraisal relevant to the School Counselor role at International Leadership of Texas.
Stress your experience with crisis intervention, behavioral and social assessments, and your ability to manage a caseload across multiple campuses, showcasing your skills in collaboration, communication, and multicultural competence.
Apply through multiple platforms including the International Leadership of Texas corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application’s visibility and ensure you meet all submission requirements.
Connect with current school counselors or staff in the counseling division at International Leadership of Texas on LinkedIn; initiate conversations by referencing their work with crisis response or asking about the impact of bilingual counseling in the school community to break the ice.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'crisis intervention,' 'risk assessment,' 'behavioral and social interventions,' 'bilingual English/Spanish,' and 'student appraisal' to pass initial screenings effectively.
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