Future Opportunities - Emotional Support Classroom Counselor

Hebrew Public•Philadelphia, PA

60d•$35,000 - $40,000

About The Position

The Emotional Support Classroom Counselor is committed to supporting students with emotional disabilities and other health impairments to gain academic and behavioral success in the special education and general education setting. Candidates for this position do NOT need to speak Hebrew. The school is eager to consider applications from traditionally underrepresented groups.

Requirements

Associate's Degree (or at least 60 college credits) or passing score of ParaPro exam required; Education-related field preferred
Experience working with students receiving special education services required
Behavioral management knowledge required
Experience working with adolescents, school-setting experience preferred
Experience working with student with Emotional Support needs preferred
Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required such as maneuvering in classrooms and physically supporting students in the classroom
Standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, speak loudly and clearly, seeing and hearing things both near and far away, stooping, kneeling, fine finger and hand manipulation in use of a computer, chalkboard, dry erase board or projector.

Responsibilities

Ability to implement small group academic supports
Ability to teach and reinforce appropriate positive behaviors
Ability to de-escalate and manage student in crisis
Ability to collaborate with general and special education teachers to implement Positive Behavior Supports for student with Emotional Support needs
Ability to work as a team member to create and reinforce a healthy classroom culture for staff and students.
Completing other identified tasks
Detail-oriented and committed to collect specified behavioral data to support student programming
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work well as a member of a classroom and school team
Results-oriented individual - a flexible thinker willing to do "whatever it takes."
Open to continuously develop behavioral management skills through professional development

Benefits

Health Coverage: Medical: Employer covers 85% of premiums, Dental: Employer covers 85% of premiums, Vision: 100% covered by employer.
Retirement: 5% Employer Match of your annual salary dollar for dollar. No vesting period.
Additional Compensation: Opportunities for performance bonuses and additional stipends.
Wellness Matters: Mental health resources and employee assistance programs.
Perks for You: Discounts on wellness programs & gym memberships
Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 20+ holidays, 10 PTO days (10 month staff) and 14 PTO days (12 month staff)
Family First: 6 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks for non-primary caregivers when welcoming your new child.
Fertility Services: Coverage of fertility services and minimal out-of-pocket costs
Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts: Up to $3,000 in HRA funds
Employer-Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance: AD&D benefit of one times salary through UNUM. This valuable benefit is provided at no cost to you.
Learn & Grow: Access to workshops, certifications, and ongoing professional development
Advance Your Career: University partnerships for certification.
Travel: Opportunities for global travel experiences.
Benefits packages vary depending on the role.