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Academies of Math and Science-Little Rock, AR
School Counselor
Compensation: $61,000. $65,000. per year, DOE
The Academies of Math and Science (AMS) is a network of top-rated, public K-8 charter schools in Arizona that have been in operation for 20 years. AMS Arkansas is our network’s first out-of-state expansion, and we could not be more excited to serve students and families in the Little Rock community! We deeply believe in the power of high expectations and a rigorous curriculum to develop today’s students into tomorrow’s global visionaries. We invite you to join our growing network of top-rated public charter schools! We seek data-driven, culturally aware professionals who are determined to uphold our standards for operational excellence and inclusive, supportive school communities.
AMS Little Rock will open its doors to students in the 2024-2025 academic year. During the 2023-2024 school year, this position will play a critical role in the setup of school operations and student/family recruitment, engagement, and enrollment in the months leading up to our launch.
The School Counselor’s role is to provide mental health support services to scholars and character-building program support for teachers. Counselors collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents, and the campus community to provide counseling service minutes to high-risk scholars. The ideal candidate for this position is firm and caring and believes that all scholars can be successful. Counselors align with the mindset that mental health support services and school character building programs must be implemented in tandem to create a thriving learning environment both for the individual and for all scholars on campus.
Receive and process school counseling referrals submitted by teachers, administrators, parents, and other school staff.
Provide general education individual counseling, group counseling, 504 accommodation plan counseling, and assigned IEP service minutes counseling to the scholars in the campus community.
Set goals for scholars, teach scholars skills, and grow their ability to overcome social, emotional, and behavioral issues to better succeed on campus academically.
Attend and assist with school events such as musical programs, athletics, student recognition ceremonies, graduation, and open house.
Required Certifications/Degrees:
Knowledge, Skills, and Prior Experience:
Has knowledge and becomes an expert resource on character development research, evaluation, strategies, theories, techniques, and methods of instruction.
Join us to enjoy rewarding challenges and ongoing opportunities!