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Emotional Support Classroom Counselor (2025-2026)

Philadelphia Hebrew Public (3300 Henry Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19129)

Emotional Support Classroom Counselor

Location: Philadelphia Hebrew Public (3300 Henry Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19129)

Start Date: Summer 2025

Compensation: $35,000-$40,000 (more details below)

Contact: jobs@hebrewpublic.org

Why PHP? 

PHP is part of a small group of schools run by Hebrew Public: Charter Schools for Global Citizens.  We are NOT a religious or Jewish organization (we know the word Hebrew can be confusing in that regard!).  We ARE a network of public charter schools that help children become global citizens who are great problem solvers, aware communicators, and lifelong learners who make a positive difference in the world around them. Join a supportive community dedicated to making a meaningful impact—together, we’re building something extraordinary!

What you’ll love about us?

Great staff transform student lives. At Hebrew Public, you will be part of a team dedicated to improving student outcomes and helping students grow into empathetic, ethical, and curious global citizens. 

Salary and benefits will be highly competitive, equitable, and commensurate with experience. Salaries range from $35,000-$40,000 based on experience and qualifications.

Potential benefits* include:

  • Health Coverage: Medical: Employer covers 80% of premiums, Dental: Employer covers 80% 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 up to a maximum of $100,000 (Minimum $50,000) 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.

What’s the role

We are seeking a driven Emotional Support Classroom Counselor for the 2025-2026 school year that operates with a high sense of urgency and possesses a strong work ethic. Candidates for this position do NOT need to speak Hebrew. The school is eager to consider applications from traditionally underrepresented groups.

What you’ll do 

The 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.  Duties and responsibilities include: 

  • 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

Who you are

  • 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

Physical Requirements: 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.

Our commitment

We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. Candidates of color and those from backgrounds that are underrepresented in school leadership roles are particularly encouraged to apply.  Don't meet every single requirement?  We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.

If you need accommodations or assistance due to a disability, please reach out to us at jobs@hebrewpublic.org. This information will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of determining an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.

For more information please visit our websites below. 

CMO Website: www.hebrewpublic.org

School Website: https://philadelphiahebrewpublic.org/ 

Apply today at jobs@hebrewpublic.org and be part of something extraordinary.

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