Academic Counselor

JOB TITLE: ACADEMIC COUNSELOR K-12
FULL TIME - EXEMPT
SALARY RANGE: $50,000 - $60,000 +
SCHOOL DESCRIPTION:
Eugenio Mara de Hostos Charter School is in its 23rd year of operation as a K-12 school, serving over 900 students. EMHCS offers a dual language program in grades K-2 and a Spanish Language Arts program for grades 3-12. Our school is fortunate to have staff, students and parents working together to create partnerships for learning. It is the mission of the Eugenio Mara de Hostos Charter School to create a safe and nurturing community of learners where students earn the Seal of Biliteracy (English and Spanish), learn to advocate for social justice and are prepared to enjoy and access what the world has to offer.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The academic counselor will work with students on academic requirements, career resources, academic abilities, goal setting and preparation for graduation. The academic counselor will advise and support students on their academic goals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Teach students life skills to be successful in the school environment.
* Provide academic intervention plans for students identified as low performing.
* Monitor the progress of at-risk students.
* Help students create a plan to achieve academic goals.
* Assist teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to support students academic
growth.
* Work in collaboration with school leadership and social worker to connect students and families
with community programs to enhance and support academic progress.
* Help students understand their academic record, including test results, marks, and educational
plan.
* Communicate with parent, teachers and students.
* Develop techniques for disseminating educational and career information and relate it to school
curricula.
* Maintain accurate case files and reports.
* Proper tracking of students issues and progress.
* Participate in Individual Education Plan (IEP) process as requested by the Special Education
Coordinator.
* Work in collaboration with College and Career Liaison to provide students with opportunities and
access to college and career experiences.
* Organize and lead small groups with a focus on providing strategies and tools to support
academic and behaviors.
* Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor and CEO.
ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE EUGENIO MARA DE HOSTOS ARE EXPECTED TO DEMONSTRATE:
* A commitment to the vision and mission of the school
* Acceptance, appreciation and respect for cultural diversity
* A Commitment to continuous professional growth
* A commitment to work cooperatively and effectively with other staff members
* A sense of flexibility in working with an expanding school
* A commitment and passion for improving the education of children
* The ability to reflect on ones own performance
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
* Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree Preferred
* Additional subject area NY State Teaching Certificate a plus
* Spanish a plus, but only required for Bilingual positions
* Computer literacy
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This position does require occasional standing, squatting frequent sitting and lifting of up to approximate 10lbs