South Washington Alternative HS Counselor Located at Lake Middle School Program Dates: June 17 - June 28, 2024 (no class 6/19) Anticipated Schedule: 8:30 am - 11:30 am Compensation: Salary schedule based on Teacher's Contract.
Benefits: Benefit information can be found on the district website under Human Resources and Benefits POSITION SUMMARY: Credit Recovery teachers/counselors support the work of teachers and students within classrooms delivering required high school course work.
Teachers/Counselors must be knowledgeable of the needs and goals of students from a wide range of ability levels.
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS: * Teach/Support teachers who teach designated curriculum assigned to students for credit recovery.
* Collaborate and communicate with Great Rivers Adult Education staff.
* Administer and monitor curriculum and post-tests on site if needed.
* Enter daily attendance if needed.
* Communicate with parents, counselors, case managers, and administrators regarding student status.
* Connect with and encourage all students to succeed.
* Provide notepaper or guided notes, and request all students take notes during tutorials if needed.
* Check the entire course for mastery-level completion and fill out a credit completion form.
* Report any concerns to site administration and Great Rivers team.
* Interact and work one-on-one with students during the entire credit recovery class.
* Other duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, LICENSE, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES): Required: * Minnesota Counseling License * Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field.
* Experience teaching core subjects in multi-level classrooms.
* Prompt, regular, and reliable attendance.
* Ability to perform routine computer functions, including the use of email, Microsoft Word, and Google docs.
* Communicate with students, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and the community in a positive and responsive way that is consistently welcoming and enhances effective work relationships.
* Demonstrate an appreciation of diversity in all interactions and job functions.
* Special Education teachers: Familiarity with student IEPs to lead successful adherence to accommodations and modifications.
Desired: * Trained in Edmentum/PLATO web based curriculum.
* Experience working with diverse students with varied educational backgrounds, capabilities, and learning styles.
Application Procedure: Apply online including a letter of interest and current resume.
Applications submitted by 4:00 pm on Friday, May 31st, 2024 will be fully considered.
Posting will be removed from the website when the position has been filled.
Equal Opportunity Employer