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Anticipated Opening - Middle School Guidance Counselor

Reach Academy

115 Ash Street

Buffalo , NY 14204

Certified - Teaching - Guidance/School Counselor {GUID}

Job Number 3300046856

Start Date

Open Date 04/22/2024

Closing Date 06/07/2024

At REACH Academy Charter School we offer some great benefits and perks

• Our school days runs for 6:50AM - 2:30PM (one day a week until 4:30 for planning)

• REACH is a family like atmosphere - we like to celebrate events together and often surprise our staff with lunches or tokens of our appreciation.

• We have a very competitive salary scale that pays the same or higher than most local districts. Our starting salary for a 1st year teacher with no prior experience is between $45,000 and it goes up from there aligned with years of prior experience if certified. If uncertified salary starts at $40,000.

• REACH pays 80% of health, dental and vision coverage. The Employee pays 20%

• REACH offers and pays 100% of Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverage

• REACH participates in the NYS Teachers Retirement System

• REACH offer job sharing for expecting mothers

• REACH pays for all student and teacher supplies throughout the school year

• REACH offers 403B Plans

Required Knowledge and Skills for Open Positions at REACH

• Executes the mission of REACH Academy Charter School including high academic achievement, the application of critical thinking skills and ethical standards to learning, and living and problem solving through individual teaching and learning practices;

• Believes that every child can and will achieve high academic standards and provide consistent support to students no matter how challenging the individual situation may be;

• Fluent in reading, writing and speaking in English and;

• Excellent verbal and written skills, as well as outstanding interpersonal skills;

• Ability to work well with students and colleagues; willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of REACH community;

• Commitment to equity and inclusion;

• Willingness to adapt to an existing curriculum as well as contribute ideas to enhance the respective academic programs;

• Ability to be flexible, open and willing to implement new ideas in the classroom;

• Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities, projects and task;

• Commitment to work and contribute to a team;

• Seek resources and solutions to effectively solve problems;

• Excellent attendance and punctuality;

• A clear understanding of and appreciation for the goals and criteria of REACH Academy Charter School;

• Have a passion for Urban Education;

• Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards;

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Counsel Scholars with personal and psychological issues that affect their performance, behavior, and socialization in school;

• Prepares scholars for the transition to the next level: high school and post high school activities/options;

• Plans and coordinates programs such as career and high school fairs, test skills preparation, improved attendance celebrations and other extensions of the counseling program to support students' knowledge of post-secondary options;

• Assist students in navigating scholar academic, workplace and community experiences, through the use of individual student planning which includes individual graduation portfolios, student interviews and other planning tools;

• Collaborates with parents/guardians and educators to assist students with next step educational and career planning;

• Participates in school committees in order to advocate for students needs and provide guidance for school staff;

• Provide counseling sessions, treatment plans, or workshops as necessary and establishing prevention programs and intervention plans;

• Communicate with Scholars to determine the areas in which they may need assistance or counseling;

• Assist teachers and administrators with behavioral and attitude issues by communicating with Scholars to find the causes of their distress;

• Provide information, when appropriate, to outside support services to help Scholars with economic, emotional, or physical issues;

• Assist at-risk Scholars or Scholars with disabilities;

• Communicate with parents, teachers, and administrators to understand Scholars' challenges;

• Maintain case files and reports to track Scholars ' progress and problems;

• Help Scholars and families suffering from abuse, violence, hunger, or homelessness to access resources like shelters, food banks, and medical care;

• Review Scholar records to identify previous barriers and/or interventions;

• Conduct parent interviews to acquire socio-developmental information as needed for special education referral;

• Attend and participate in Manifestation meetings;

• Interview Scholars and parents to discuss issues related to non-attendance and develop a plan of action with attendance committee;

• Attend Scholars support team meetings and court intervention;

• Provide individual and/or group counseling in response to school-wide crises;

• Conduct home visits as a method to access the family and conduct interviews in response to school referrals;

• When necessary pick up and drop off Scholars to and from their homes;

• Maintain an ongoing liaison with community agencies and other resources to meet student needs; refers parents and Scholars to agencies when appropriate;

• Perform related work as assigned by the Head of School.

Qualifications/Education and/or Experience

It's not required but is preferred that teachers hold a NYS professional teaching certificate in their subject area or be eligible for reciprocity to include (1) Minimum Bachelor's degree in subject area to be taught, Master's Degree preferred; (2) Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom and commitment to accountability preferred ; (3) Belief in and alignment with REACH Academy Charter School core beliefs and educational philosophy; (4) Valid New York State Certification, except in cases where the Head of School shall make an exception under the terms of this Policy, in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Salary - REACH Academy Charter School has a salary scale in place. Your salary step will depend on your prior years of experience and certification. A first-year teacher with no experience but has their certification will start at $45,000. A teacher on step 10 which is the most prior credit we can give is $65,830. Uncertified teaches begin at $40,000.

REACH believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, age, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, genetic information, citizenship, veteran status, or any other class protected under federal, state or local laws.

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Job Attachment View Attachment

Salary: From 40000.00

Salary: To 65830.00

Salary Competitive Y

Position Status Full time

Contact Person's Name Amie Caster

Contact Person's Title Director of Operations

Contact Person's Phone 716-248-1485

Contact Person's Email acaster@reachacademycharter.org