Education and Guidance Specialist

3 days ago


Lake Villa, Illinois, United States Spectrum Center Schools and Programs Full time
About Us

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs is a dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope. We are seeking an Education and Guidance Specialist to join our award-winning team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression, and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction.

Salary and Benefits

The estimated salary for this position is $70,000 to $90,000 per year, based on experience. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, virtual medical visits, health savings account, paid time off, school hours, and paid holiday schedule. We also offer company-paid life and disability insurance, 401(k) options, legal insurance, pet insurance, and employee assistance program.

Job Description

We are seeking an Education and Guidance Specialist to help students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. This role involves providing individual and group counseling sessions, conducting interviews with students, family members, and school personnel, maintaining regular contact with parents/guardians, and developing Individualized Education Plans (IEP). The successful candidate will have a Master's degree or higher in educational counseling, therapy, social work, or a closely related field, and be licensed or credentialed in the state where we operate.

Responsibilities
  • Provide individual and group counseling sessions to help resolve interpersonal or family problems that interfere with school performance
  • Conduct interviews with students, family members, and school personnel to gather information required to assess student social, emotional, and behavioral adjustment
  • Maintain regular contact with students' parents/guardians to inform them of student progress, areas of difficulty, and any changes or situations in home life that may affect school performance
  • Develop and update Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and Positive Behavior Intervention Plans (PBIP) as needed in adherence to company, school, state, and federal regulations and procedures
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A Master's degree or higher in educational counseling, therapy, social work, or a closely related field
  • Licensure or credentialing in the state where we operate
  • Prior experience working with students with emotional disorders and challenging behaviors in an education or classroom setting
  • Knowledge of relevant technology, including experience with computers, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry, and basic office equipment
Preferred Qualifications

We prefer candidates with:

  • Prior experience and highly knowledgeable in applied behavior analysis
  • Prior experience working with students in a special education program setting
  • Advanced oral and written communication, instruction, curriculum, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem-solving, and decision-making ability

This is a full-time position, and we offer a competitive salary and benefits package. If you are passionate about helping students succeed and have the necessary qualifications and experience, please apply today.



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