Gateway Middle School - Student Support Counselor

Job Information:

• This is a full-time, salaried position and includes full health benefits.
• 10-month, school year calendar
• This position reports to the Director of Culture.
• It is a one year position for the 2026-27 school year, building our team capacity and providing consistent student support during  maternity leave for the Director of Culture.

Position Overview: 

The Student Support Counselor is a member of the student support team responsible for supporting middle school students’ academic, social-emotional, and behavioral growth. The counselor will support social-emotional learning through Advisory planning and skill building groups.  In addition, the counselor will provide case management and tiered behavioral health interventions to support individual needs and growth. The counselor will also coordinate programming to build positive school culture and readiness for high school and beyond.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Social-Emotional Learning and Targeted Support

• Collaboratively develop Crew curriculum to proactively support student community building and social-emotional learning in Advisory classes.
• Lead skill-building groups that teach social-emotional skills, such as emotional regulation, communication/collaboration skills, mindfulness, and de-escalation.
• Collaborate with School Counselor to provide individual counseling interventions and/or crisis interventions (e.g. related to anxiety, grief, emotional regulation, substance use).

Case Management and Behavioral Health Interventions 

• Provide individual case management support for students with 504 plans in collaboration with the Director of Learning Support.
• Develop and implement individual academic, attendance or behavioral interventions in collaboration with teachers and families (e.g. individual positive behavior plans)
• Maintain accurate intervention tracking and analyze patterns to inform proactive support.
• Partner with families to address attendance, academic, behavioral, and social-emotional concerns and maintain clear communication regarding interventions and follow-up. 
• Support student-family linkages with outside programs and resources.

School Culture and Future Readiness Programming

• Collaborate with the Director of Culture to implement schoolwide PBIS systems and implement opportunities for student voice and agency.
• Coordinate grade level Griffing Gatherings, recognition programs, and other culture-building events to foster student belonging and culture.  

• Promote College and Career exploration by coordinating grade level college visits and an annual Career Fair.
• Collaborate with School Counselor to support students with middle-to-high school transition planning.

Student Support Team Responsibilities

• Support students in setting and monitoring academic and behavioral goals.
• Facilitate restorative conferences, mediation, and circles.
• Maintain accurate student records, track progress, and prepare reports as needed.
• Assist in developing policies and programs that promote a positive school culture and equitable opportunities for all students.
• Supervise students during key times (arrival, lunch, transitions, dismissal) to ensure campus safety and visibility.

Qualifications:

• Commitment to Gateway’s unique mission and to equitable outcomes for all students
• Commitment to working with students from diverse backgrounds and learning profiles
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse families and staff
• Strong understanding of educational equity, adolescent development, and culturally responsive practices.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• At least 2-3 years experience working with middle schoolers in an urban school preferred
• Bilingual candidates and BIPOC candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
• Counseling or Social Work degree required; PPS credential preferred