Middle School Counselors

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Middle School Counselor
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
$53,464 a year
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Skills
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Education
Do you have a Master's degree?
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Location
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
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403(b)
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Disability insurance
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Middle School Counselor
The Environmental Charter School is seeking a Middle School Counselor for our 2024-25 school year. Successful candidates must be progressive minded, and embody a can-do spirit and work ethic. For best consideration, candidates should have a degree or experience in education, a strong work ethic, and a whatever it takes attitude.
OUR PHILOSOPHY AND MISSION
As the world changes and becomes increasingly more complex, global citizens will need to be equipped with skills that allow them to be flexible thinkers, creative problem solvers, and effective leaders. ECS offers a program that develops students into critical thinkers, thoughtful innovators, and well-rounded scholars. We provide students the tools and educational foundation to become tomorrow's global citizen, and we strive to teach students how their choices impact the world around them. By using environmental content as a lens for instruction, ECS provides students a context in which to explore ideas and observations, to practice inquiry and to actively problem solve. Throughout their academic career at ECS, students build core skills across all disciplines, and then actively apply these skills to support the impact of learning.
WORKING AT THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHARTER SCHOOL
The Environmental Charter School's faculty and staff are passionate, talented and uncompromising with a mission to make sure all students succeed at a high level following our guiding principles of catalyst, character, collaboration, and commitment. Every aspect of our organization and program is designed - and continually refined - to ensure that goal. Our work is student-centered, constantly improving, and reflective. ECS's progressive approach to education challenges faculty to take risks. We strongly value collaboration and recognize the power of systems thinking. Our high achievement scores, long waiting lists, and unique location in the city of Pittsburgh, serve as a model in environmentally-focused education.
OVERVIEW
School counselors are an integral part of the educational program at ECS. This role collaborates with his/her grade level team, parents/guardians, community members, and the high school principal in the implementation of a counseling program that leads students to achieve success, both academically and socially/emotionally. The Intermediate School Counselor works in a student-centered environment. The school counselor's work aligns with ECS' mission to support all students in the ever-changing 21st century world. Candidates for this position need to be savvy in the ASCA National Model and the ASCA Mindsets &
Behaviors for Student Success. This position will require a daily teaching component.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and lead class guidance lessons, small groups, and individual counseling sessions related to academic skill building (including, but not limited to:
listening skills, organization, study skills, etc.)
Develop and lead class guidance lessons, small groups, and individual counseling sessions related to social/emotional needs (including, but not limited to:
social skills, coping, friendships, conflict resolution, changing families, self-awareness, self-esteem, etc.)
Be highly present and visible during school hours relentlessly ensuring a positive school environment
Participate in working groups of staff and teachers to plan, problem solve, and support one another on an ongoing basis
Support school cultural initiatives
Communicate regularly with families to develop a supportive home-school relationship
Educational Background and Work Experience
Master's degree in school counseling from an accredited institution (preferably CACREP or CORE program) with knowledge of the American School Counselor Association's National Mode
PA certification - Secondary School Counselor or Elementary &
Secondary School Counselor PK-12
Minimum of 3 years counseling or teaching experience preferred
Familiarity with charter schools
Compensation and Benefits
Minimum starting salary of $46,763 up to a maximum starting salary of $53,464 dependent upon prior years' counseling experience. ECS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-, and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, and participation in a generous 403b retirement plan.
To Apply:
Submit cover letter, resume, and counseling certificate to:
(url removed). Clearances current within one year of hire date will be required. This includes Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151), Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Clearance (Act 34), FBI Criminal Background Check (Act 114), and Arrest/Conviction disclosure. Commonwealth of PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release (Act 168) and Mandated Reporter Training also will be required. ECS is an equal opportunity employer. If you require alternative methods of application or screening, you must approach the employer directly to request this as Indeed is not responsible for the employer's application process.