Upper School Counselor

Northwest Classical Academy•Kennesaw, GA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Classical Academy is seeking a full-time Upper School Counselor and 504 Coordinator for grades 7th-12th. This role involves providing counseling services to students, communicating with parents, collaborating with the Dean of Students, serving as a point of contact for mandatory reporting, and managing 504 plans. The Upper School Counselor reports to the Upper School Principal and must demonstrate professional and ethical practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
Strong organizational and time management skills required
Effective written and verbal communication required

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in school counseling preferred
Experience working in education or a charter school system is strongly preferred
Strong candidates will support the school’s Mission: to develop students in mind and character through a classical, content-rich curriculum that emphasizes the principles of virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility.
They will have enthusiasm for the Vision: to be a nationally regarded K-12 classical school and serve as a local and national incubator for growth and promotion of classical education.
And they will embody the school’s organizational values.
We value the tenets of classical, liberal arts education; community and partnership in the common pursuit of forming intelligent, virtuous citizens; excellence in teaching and learning; the virtues we aim to teach our students: courage, courtesy, honesty, humility, perseverance, self-government, and service.

Responsibilities

Adhere to the school’s mission and the principles of classical education
Meet with students on an as-needed basis to provide counseling at the school level
Communicate with parents regarding student concerns
Collaborate with the Dean of Students on matters in which there is crossover between counseling and discipline
Serve as a school-wide point of contact for mandatory reporting and make appropriate referrals to Georgia DFCS
Schedule and facilitate annual and new Section 504 eligibility meetings with teachers, parents, and other support staff members
Provide teachers with a copy of student 504 plans and ensure their understanding
Keep up-to-date records of all 504 Plans in Infinite Campus, the school’s Student Information System