
Academic Coach/School Counselor
- Chicago, IL
- Permanent
- Part-time
- 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.
- 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
- Master’s degree in counseling or related field.
- State certification in counseling such as LPC or PEL with school counseling endorsement
- Experience working with students desired.
- Ability to navigate online platforms for record keeping and communication.