Sowashco Credit Recovery Counselor - Alternative High School

South Washington Alternative HS Counselor

Located at Lake Middle School

Program Dates: June 17 - June 28, 2024 (no class 6/19)

Anticipated Schedule: 8:30 am - 11:30 am

Compensation:

Salary schedule based on Teacher's Contract.

Benefits:

Benefit information can be found on the district website under Human Resources and Benefits

POSITION SUMMARY:

Credit Recovery teachers/counselors support the work of teachers and students within classrooms delivering required high school course work. Teachers/Counselors must be knowledgeable of the needs and goals of students from a wide range of ability levels.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Teach/Support teachers who teach designated curriculum assigned to students for credit recovery.

• Collaborate and communicate with Great Rivers Adult Education staff.

• Administer and monitor curriculum and post-tests on site if needed.

• Enter daily attendance if needed.

• Communicate with parents, counselors, case managers, and administrators regarding student status.

• Connect with and encourage all students to succeed.

• Provide notepaper or guided notes, and request all students take notes during tutorials if needed.

• Check the entire course for mastery-level completion and fill out a credit completion form.

• Report any concerns to site administration and Great Rivers team.

• Interact and work one-on-one with students during the entire credit recovery class.

• Other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, LICENSE, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):

Required:

• Minnesota Counseling License

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field.

• Experience teaching core subjects in multi-level classrooms.

• Prompt, regular, and reliable attendance.

• Ability to perform routine computer functions, including the use of email, Microsoft Word, and Google docs.

• Communicate with students, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and the community in a positive and responsive way that is consistently welcoming and enhances effective work relationships.

• Demonstrate an appreciation of diversity in all interactions and job functions.

• Special Education teachers: Familiarity with student IEPs to lead successful adherence to accommodations and modifications.

Desired:

• Trained in Edmentum/PLATO web based curriculum.

• Experience working with diverse students with varied educational backgrounds, capabilities, and learning styles.

Application Procedure:

Apply online including a letter of interest and current resume.

Applications submitted by 4:00 pm on Friday, May 31st, 2024 will be fully considered.

Posting will be removed from the website when the position has been filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer