22-23 SY: BILINGUAL SECONDARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR (#798)
Esperanza Academy (HS) ( learn more )
Esperanza Academy Charter Schools
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
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Job Details
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Job ID:
3945351
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Application Deadline:
Posted until Filled
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Posted
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June 23, 2022
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Starting Date:
August 15, 2022
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Job Description
START DATE: August 18, 2022
SCHOOL: Esperanza Academy Charter School (MG)
LOCATION: 4261 N. 5th Street, Philadelphia PA, 19140
ABOUT ESPERANZA ACADEMY
Esperanza means hope. Esperanza Academy Charter School (EACS) is located in the Hunting Park section of North Philadelphia and prides itself on serving the students in the community in which it is located. During the 2022-2023 school year, Esperanza Academy will serve grades: K, 1, 4, 5, and 6-12. Esperanza Academy believes that education can be a vehicle for social and economic progress for marginalized communities. As a result, we are relentless in our pursuit to provide our students with the best educational option in the Philadelphia area.
Our proven track record of academic success with students who have historically been underserved sets us apart. The Academy has 11th-grade test scores above the city of Philadelphia average and value-added math and reading proficiency growth among the highest in Pennsylvania. Students graduate at a rate exceeding 90% and drop out at a rate of only 1%. For six out of seven years, the Academy has been awarded a silver or bronze medal rating in the US News ranking of Best High Schools in the country.
By the fall of 2023, we will have fully expanded to a K-12 school serving over 2,400 students. This expansion will result in Esperanza Academy being the second-largest single charter school in the city of Philadelphia.
THE OPPORTUNITY
At Esperanza Academy, we strive to provide an excellent educational experience for ALL students where our students feel safe, valued, and empowered to take ownership of their learning. Our team is currently accepting applications for a Bilingual Secondary School Counselor for this upcoming 2022-2023 school year. Reporting to the Director of Student Development, this team member is responsible for driving a positive school culture that is student-centered, structured, and celebrates student progress to maximize student outcomes. We seek a strengths-focused, SEL, and trauma-informed, collaborative team member who is motivated by the limitless potential of their students.
The Bilingual School Counselor will focus on supporting teachers by equipping students with social and emotional skills to eliminate barriers to engagement. This role will support working together with instructional staff to cultivate grit, a growth mindset, and communication and self-advocacy skills in students. The work includes oversight of assigned grade levels, leading small groups, providing referrals for external support, and supporting schoolwide climate and attendance initiatives that support academic outcomes. A relationship-driven individual, the Bilingual Secondary School Counselor will leverage relationships with all stakeholders to support the needs of ALL Esperanza Academy students effectively.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- A passion for education and a belief that your zip code does not dictate your destiny.
- Experience in an urban setting with high percentages of ELD and SPED students.
- A Master’s Degree in School Counseling from an institution with an accredited program in the field of school counseling.
- Certification: Elementary and Secondary School Counselor, PK-12 OR Secondary School Counselor, 7-12
- Clearances: All applicants must have current FBI, PA Criminal, and Child Abuse background checks.
- For more information regarding required clearances please visit the Pennsylvania Department of Education website.
- Spanish fluency is required.
FOLLOW US
To learn more about Esperanza Academy, please visit our website at https://www.esperanzaacademycs.org or follow us on our social media accounts. We can be found on Facebook or Instagram.
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Position Type:
Full-time
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Positions Available:
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START DATE: August 18, 2022
SCHOOL: Esperanza Academy Charter School (MG)
LOCATION: 4261 N. 5th Street, Philadelphia PA, 19140
ABOUT ESPERANZA ACADEMY
Esperanza means hope. Esperanza Academy Charter School (EACS) is located in the Hunting Park section of North Philadelphia and prides itself on serving the students in the community in which it is located. During the 2022-2023 school year, Esperanza Academy will serve grades: K, 1, 4, 5, and 6-12. Esperanza Academy believes that education can be a vehicle for social and economic progress for marginalized communities. As a result, we are relentless in our pursuit to provide our students with the best educational option in the Philadelphia area.
Our proven track record of academic success with students who have historically been underserved sets us apart. The Academy has 11th-grade test scores above the city of Philadelphia average and value-added math and reading proficiency growth among the highest in Pennsylvania. Students graduate at a rate exceeding 90% and drop out at a rate of only 1%. For six out of seven years, the Academy has been awarded a silver or bronze medal rating in the US News ranking of Best High Schools in the country.
By the fall of 2023, we will have fully expanded to a K-12 school serving over 2,400 students. This expansion will result in Esperanza Academy being the second-largest single charter school in the city of Philadelphia.
THE OPPORTUNITY
At Esperanza Academy, we strive to provide an excellent educational experience for ALL students where our students feel safe, valued, and empowered to take ownership of their learning. Our team is currently accepting applications for a Bilingual Secondary School Counselor for this upcoming 2022-2023 school year. Reporting to the Director of Student Development, this team member is responsible for driving a positive school culture that is student-centered, structured, and celebrates student progress to maximize student outcomes. We seek a strengths-focused, SEL, and trauma-informed, collaborative team member who is motivated by the limitless potential of their students.
The Bilingual School Counselor will focus on supporting teachers by equipping students with social and emotional skills to eliminate barriers to engagement. This role will support working together with instructional staff to cultivate grit, a growth mindset, and communication and self-advocacy skills in students. The work includes oversight of assigned grade levels, leading small groups, providing referrals for external support, and supporting schoolwide climate and attendance initiatives that support academic outcomes. A relationship-driven individual, the Bilingual Secondary School Counselor will leverage relationships with all stakeholders to support the needs of ALL Esperanza Academy students effectively.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- A passion for education and a belief that your zip code does not dictate your destiny.
- Experience in an urban setting with high percentages of ELD and SPED students.
- A Master’s Degree in School Counseling from an institution with an accredited program in the field of school counseling.
- Certification: Elementary and Secondary School Counselor, PK-12 OR Secondary School Counselor, 7-12
- Clearances: All applicants must have current FBI, PA Criminal, and Child Abuse background checks.
- For more information regarding required clearances please visit the Pennsylvania Department of Education website.
- Spanish fluency is required.
FOLLOW US
To learn more about Esperanza Academy, please visit our website at https://www.esperanzaacademycs.org or follow us on our social media accounts. We can be found on Facebook or Instagram.
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Employer Description
Esperanza Academy Charter School (EACS) located in North Philadelphia is a grades 6-12 school. We are accepting applications for the 2015-16 school year. EACS is a safe, structured, supportive and disciplined environment in which to teach. The Academy has 11th grade test scores above the city of Philadelphia average and value added math and reading proficiency growth among the highest in Pennsylvania. Students graduate at a rate exceeding 90% and drop out at a rate of only 1%. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an instructional team that will lead to even better student outcomes due to educating Esperanza Academy students at an earlier age. EACS is committed to tailoring curriculum and instruction to the needs of our student body. Spanish fluency is desired but not mandatory. All applicants must have current FBI fingerprints, PA Criminal and Child Abuse background checks, as well as the appropriate instructional certification. Learn more about us...
Job Requirements
- No experience required
Contact Information
- C Foster
- 301 W Hunting Park Avenue
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19140
- Phone: 215.457.3667
- Email: click here
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