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2023-09-30T00:00:00
The Pinnacle School Job Posting College and Career CounselorThe Pinnacle School, a private, special education day school for students in grades 2 through 12, seeks a College and Career Counselor for a part-time, school based position (11 months). The Pinnacle School enables students with complex learning profiles and secondary co-occurring needs to thrive through small class sizes, differentiated instruction, active problem-solving and relationship building. The school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and is a Connecticut state-approved special education school. Our students are both privately and district placed, and come from Connecticut and New York. Candidates will be joining a robust and collaborative team of highly trained clinicians and teachers with expertise in special education, school counseling, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and classroom and behavior management. Pinnacle faculty and staff work tirelessly to support each student to become an enthusiastic learner and an engaged member of the community. We hire accomplished, inspiring people with a combination of teaching experience, advanced degrees, contagious enthusiasm, and engaging communication skills.The College and Career Counselor will be responsible for counseling high school students in regards to the career and college selection, application and enrollment process. The Counselor will conduct individual and group sessions focused on post secondary, college and career counseling, ensure graduation requirements are met for all students, oversee the production of transcripts and college recommendations, work with families and districts to find appropriate transition, vocational, or apprenticeships, and collaborate with faculty to develop curriculum to support students’ postsecondary goals. The College and Career Counselor will also coordinate college-related testing such as the ACT and SAT, as well as programs such as DORS. The College and Career Counselor will cultivate open and positive lines of communication with students and parents regarding career and post-secondary options and goals, as well as maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues.The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:Masters degree in Special Education or related field in pupil personnel services Valid Connecticut state endorsement 068-School CounselorMinimum 2 years experience working with students with language-based learning differences preferably at the High School levelFamiliar with the IEP process, transition goal planning and post secondary programs/servicesCommitment to helping children of all abilities reach their full potentialExcellent communication skills, and a collaborative, enthusiastic style to fit with our team environment. Qualities of a Successful Candidate: Flexible and Patient - is able to react quickly and seamlessly to changes, is able to alter plans both instructionally and clinically based on observations and dataCreative - is creative when planning engaging lessons and thinking outside the box to create the best individualized intervention for a student.Quick Thinking - is able to remain calm, evaluate and make sound decisions in high pressure situationsCollaborative - Able to collaborate with team members across a variety of disciplines Reflective - is able to reflect on instruction, student progress, interactions, and implementation of plans, and seek/use resources to improve Growth Mindset - Curious and motivated to learn, find a deeper understanding and overcome challenges Seeks help, guidance and support - is able to recognize when collaboration or support is needed and is motivated to improveAble to build and maintain positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents and districts Honest - is able to report on student progress in an honest and professional manner, and is able to provide feedback to leadership and team members respectfully and honestly.Solid organizational skills - able to succeed in a fast paced environment while consistently meeting deadlinesCommitment to helping students of all abilities reach their full potential and an enthusiastic style to fit with our small-team environmentFor more information about our school, please visit our website.Salary and benefits are competitive and consistent with other independent schools in the Fairfield/Westchester area. Benefits include: Medical/Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, LTD, and Retirement.To apply, please apply on OLAS and send your resume, certification, 2 references and a brief, email cover note to: hr@greenwichedgroup.com. Please note “Pinnacle School -College and Career Counselor” in the subject line of your email.
Counselor
Greenwich Education Group (CT)
Connecticut
Annual wage
Fixed