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Academic Coach/School Counselor Jobs in Chicago, USA at Catapult Learning
Academic Coach/School Counselor
Location:
Chicago, IL — Regular Part‑Time — In‑person — Zip 33125
Job Summary
You will be an advocate, confidence builder, and difference maker for students, supporting their behavioral, personal, emotional, and social development. Your goal is to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive school environment that fosters student growth and development.
Responsibilities
- Positively impact the educational, behavioral, social, and emotional welfare of every child with whom you engage.
- Nurture student potential through personalized, small group, and classroom counseling, which may focus on academic, emotional, behavioral, or developmental issues.
- Perform learning assessments (when requested and appropriate) of students’ learning styles, strengths, and weaknesses—to shed light on academic performance and inform further referral.
- Empower parents and school personnel by helping them access community resources that align with the unique needs of individual students and families.
- Champion administrative excellence by completing paperwork that reflects accuracy and efficiency in every detail.
- Stay at the forefront of current changes and trends in the field, equipping yourself with the tools and knowledge to deliver guidance and support to those you serve.
- Forge a foundation of trust and reliability through a deep understanding of the rules and procedures set forth by the Company Counseling Policy and Procedure Manual, the funding source, and the individual school.
Benefits
- Robust benefits for part‑time employees, including paid time off and a 401(k) program.
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
- Paid teacher training, tuition reimbursement, and credentialing support.
- Instructional toolkits that shorten the path to great lessons.
- Scheduling 1:1 or small group instruction that is ideal for teachers who are new, experienced, or returning to the profession.
- Employee assistance program.
- Vacation, personal, and sick time.
Qualifications
What we’ll need from you:
- Master’s degree in counseling or a related field.
- State certification in counseling such as LPC or PEL with school counseling endorsement.
- Experience working with students (desired).
- Ability to navigate online platforms for record keeping and communication.
Pay Rate
USD $26.00 – $35.00 per hour.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Full Bloom is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Title: Academic Coach/School Counselor
Company: Catapult Learning
Location: Chicago, USA
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