Academic Coach/School Counselor

Catapult Learning•Chicago, IL

1d•$26 - $35

About The Position

Academic Coach/School Counselor Part-Time | Chicago, IL How you’ll be there for students: Be their advocate, confidence builder, and difference maker. Play a critical role in supporting the behavioral, personal, emotional, and social development of students. With our resources and ongoing support, you can be wholly present and do what you love to do: create a safe, supportive, and inclusive school environment that fosters student growth and development.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling or related field.
State certification in counseling such as LPC or PEL with school counseling endorsement
Ability to navigate online platforms for record keeping and communication.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with students desired.

Responsibilities

Positively impact the educational, behavioral, social, and emotional welfare of every child with whom you engage.
Nurture student potential through personalized, small group, and classroom counseling, which may focus on academic, emotional, behavioral, or developmental issues.
Perform learning assessments (when requested and appropriate) of students’ learning styles, strengths, and weaknesses—to shed light on academic performance and inform further referral.
As a beacon of knowledge and support, empower parents and school personnel by helping them access community resources that align with the unique needs of individual students and families.
Champion administrative excellence by completing paperwork that reflects accuracy and efficiency in every detail.
Stay at the forefront of current changes and trends in the field, equipping yourself with the tools and knowledge to deliver guidance and support to those you serve.
Forge a foundation of trust and reliability through a deep understanding of the rules and procedures set forth by the Company Counseling Policy and Procedure Manual, the funding source, and the individual school.

Benefits

An attractive and robust suite of benefits for part-time employees, including paid time off and a 401k program.
Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Paid teacher training, tuition reimbursement, and credentialing support.
Carefully curated instructional toolkits that shorten the path to great lessons.
Scheduling 1:1 or small group instruction that is ideal for teachers who are new, experienced, or returning to the profession.
Employee assistance program.
Vacation, personal, and sick time available for employees

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