Academic Support Specialist

7 days ago


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Universal Companies Full time
About the Role

The Academic Support Specialist is a full-time, 10-month position responsible for fostering the social, emotional, and academic well-being of students.

Key Responsibilities
  • Respond effectively to crises affecting students and faculty.
  • Provide mental health and behavioral counseling to students.
  • Recognize and address individual students' socio-emotional challenges.
  • Submit referrals to outside agencies as necessary for students' well-being.
  • Coordinate and facilitate groups for students to improve social skills or address behavioral challenges.
  • Complete regular reports for services provided, such as session notes and incident reports.
  • Collaborate with teaching staff to determine how best to meet individual students' needs.
  • Develop plans with school faculty and staff to maintain the well-being of individual students and the student population as a whole.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in counseling; Master's preferred.
  • Pennsylvania Certification as School Counselor.
  • Knowledge of multiple counseling approaches.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Empathy and sensitivity to others' needs.
  • Creativity and dedication.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Salary Range

$60,000 - $80,000 per year.

EEO Statement

The Universal Family of Charter Schools adheres to the policy of providing equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. The estimated salary range is based on industry standards and may vary depending on experience and qualifications.



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