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Excel Academy was founded in 2003 with the mission to provide a high-quality, free, and public education to students in East Boston and Chelsea Massachusetts, communities that are predominantly low-income and Latinx and historically have faced significant social and educational barriers. Our success in Massachusetts is proof that the opportunity gap can be closed and we opened a new school in Rhode Island in 2022. At Excel Academy Charter Schools, we believe that when a student has the support and tools to pursue a productive post-secondary pathway aligned to their personal identity and values, it can fundamentally change their life trajectory.
At Excel Academy we learn from our students, families, and staff and make improvements. We have increasingly adapted to provide a holistic education that values our community as collaborators in the learning process, social-emotional support, equity for diverse learners, and fosters identity development. We prioritize an approach that is both rigorous and inclusive. Our team of passionate, intelligent, driven, and loving staff are at the core of the work we do.
Growth Happens Here.
About the Role
Excel Academy Greenwayl is seeking a School Counselor who is responsible for assessing and providing school-based treatment for social-emotional concerns that interfere with the student's ability to access and engage in the Excel curriculum. This is a full-time, in-person role starting in August of 2024.
Your Impact
Core responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:
- Assess student needs;
- Provide recommendations based on professional expertise;
- Manage an ongoing caseload of students;
- Communicate with parents;
- Provide counseling and support services for selected students, as needed;
- Coordinate care and frequently communicate with outside providers
- Work as part of the Student Support Team; and
- Serve as a productive member of the Excel community.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in social work or counseling;
- An LICSW, LCSW, or LSW (or working towards a licensure, requiring supervision hours) or hold a DESE license in school counseling or adjustment counseling; and
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a school-based setting.
Preference will be given to applicants who share points of intersection with our students, such as speaking Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or a language commonly spoken by our students and families at an advanced level, being first generation college graduates, or having grown up low-income.
Mission Alignment
- You share a commitment to and belief in all students and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel's values and educational model;
- You are committed to addressing racial and economic inequity in education;
- You work effectively in a team environment and have a willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work; and
- You are open to change, are willing to problem-solve, and seek feedback for your own professional growth and improvement.
Learn about what sets Excel Academy apart here!
Employment Type: Full-Time (School Year)
