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Per-Diem School Counselor

Amber Charter School Inwood

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Position Summary

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated per diem School Counselor to join our team serving children 3 days a week Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in counseling, social work, or a related field, with a strong commitment to fostering students' academic, social, and emotional well-being. In this role, the School Counselor will work closely with students, teachers, administrators, and families to deliver comprehensive counseling services and support initiatives within the school community. Please note, this position is available for 3 days a week only. This position is based out of our Inwood Elementary School at our Inwood campus.

Essential Responsibilities

Provide Students with Mandated and At-Risk Counseling and Family Supports

  • Provide individual and group-mandated school-based counseling as designated by student IEPs
  • Provide individual and group at-risk counseling for students as needs arise
  • Ensure the school remains in compliance with all federal and state regulations in regards to counseling and mandatory reporting.
  • Maintain accurate, confidential, detailed, and current individual student records.
  • Address and support students under stress or in crisis, and follow up with appropriate family members, staff and external programs and agencies.
  • Facilitate student academic and behavioral progress conversations and guide staff to identify goals and actionable steps for improvement.
  • Develop and support the creation of individualized behavior plans with teachers, Dean of Students and other leaders.

Support School Staff to Develop and Provide Effective, Social Emotional Instruction and Supports

  • Facilitate professional development and coach staff; teach and model as needed
  • Support teachers as they partner and communicate with students and families
  • Observe and assess students and develop informed support plans with teachers as needed
  • Support teachers as they prepare for parent/teacher conferences and maximize family participation.
  • Chair Child Study Team meetings and assist in writing IEP goals for eligible students.
  • Oversee, monitor, and support the implementation of all social-emotional programs.

Contribute to the Day to Day Success and Ongoing Evolution of the School

  • Supervise arrival, dismissal, transitions, lunch, and/or recess as needed,  ensuring the safety of the students.
  • Execute special assignments and other duties as designated by the assistant principal.

Required Experience and Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • New York State School Counselor certification or Social Work license.
  • Development, implementation, support, and assessment of effectiveness/impact of programs for students and families.
  • Providing staff professional development, consulting, and coaching. 
  • Experience working on a cross-functional team, with multiple stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with research-based, high-quality social-emotional curriculum programs and approaches
  • May assume other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by this/her/their designee.
  • Strong command of all Microsoft Office and Google Suite programs.
  • Deep understanding of the development needs of elementary school students.
  • Ability to contextualize the life and learning experiences of our students and families in order to provide targeted, appropriate support.
  • Collaborative decision-making style, with a proven track record of working effectively with individuals at all levels to drive decision-making and results.
  • Capacity to develop strong relationships based on trust, respect, effective communication, and common goals.
  • Commitment to leveraging the existing strengths and supporting the continuous evolution of our communities, students, families, and staff members.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple obligations and initiatives, strong attention to detail, and excellent time management.
  • Completion  and pass pre-employment Fingerprinting and Reference check process
  • Legally eligible to work in the United States

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

  • 2 years working with children, families, and teachers, as a School Counselor or Social Worker.
  • Master's degree in school counseling, social work, or related field required.
  • Experience working with children, families, and teachers in an urban charter or traditional public school setting.
  • Ability to speak, write, and understand Spanish fluently.

Amber’s Expectations

  • Regular attendance and punctuality  
  • Well-groomed and able to maintain a professional appearance 
  • Organizational fit for Amber culture, that is, exhibit the Amber Traits of Achievement, Community, Responsibility, Honesty and Respect  

 Equipment

  • Laptop  and office equipment 

Work Environment/Physical Effort:  

  • Regularly required to sit, stand for long periods of time, walk, climb stairs, speak loudly and clearly, visually observe, hear, operate a computer, and other classroom, school, and office equipment, reach with hands and arms, bend down, and must occasionally lift, move and/or support up to 20 pounds. Work is being performed in a traditional multi-floor school environment with limited to no elevator access.

Work Schedule

  • Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 am - 4 pm 

Compensation

Amber Charter Schools strictly follow a salary schedule for each role to ensure our continued commitment towards pay equity. The expected hourly rate for this role is $35.00 - $45.00  depending on verified relevant work experience, highest level of completed education, and required certifications and/or licenses for the role. This is an exempt position.

Who We Are:

In addition to Amber’s competitive salaries, Amber offers opportunities for supplemental compensation, an excellent benefits package starting on day 1,  including medical plans averaging a $55 employee contribution monthly for single coverage (with dependent options available and averaging $92-$124 per month), dental & vision coverage, a 403(b) retirement savings plan with an organization-paid contribution after 1-year, various supplemental benefit options such as life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, pre-tax commuter & transit benefits and flexible spending/health reimbursement accounts, longevity and referral bonuses, generous paid time off, access to a federal student loan debt reduction program, professional development and a friendly work environment.

 

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