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K-12 Counselor
JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION STATUS: 1.0 FTE

START DATE:  26-27 SY

COMPENSATION: $65,000-$85,000

BENEFITS: Health Insurance, Dental Coverage, Vision Coverage, Paid Time Off (PTO), TRA or PERA Contributions, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and access to a range of additional benefits, such as short-term disability and accident insurance.

 

ABOUT NORTH LAKES ACADEMY:

Serving the Forest Lake and surrounding areas since 1999, North Lakes Academy provides a personalized learning environment designed to meet a wide variety of academic needs. With strong core subjects and a full complement of liberal arts courses, NLA provides quality learning in a responsive learning atmosphere. Currently, we are consolidating to one campus that will serve approximately 400 students K-12.  We’re a safe and caring community, connecting learning with the environment, and building curiosity and confidence from day one. We say at NLA who you BECOME is as important as what you ACHIEVE. 

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Must have a valid MN License in School Counseling.

  • Must have strong skills in leadership, consultation, and crisis intervention, and the ability to work in a collaborative environment

  • Application Requirements: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to be considered for this position. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience working with elementary and  secondary-aged children in a public school setting

  • Background in implementing Schoolwide Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports

  • Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning

  • Previous involvement in a charter school environment

  • Knowledge of coordinating Section 504 services

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • Ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, and school staff

  • Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities

 

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

North Lakes Academy is seeking a licensed school counselor or social worker to provide educational services and activities tailored to the needs of K-12 students, with a focus on identifying emerging mental health and educational concerns and implementing appropriate monitoring as needed. This role involves collaborating with teachers and staff to enhance their ability to support students, proactively working to improve student performance.

 

Key responsibilities include:

  • Coordinate Section 504 plans for students, grades K-12.

  • Act as guidance counselor, including some work with grading, graduation plans, transcripts, and student schedules.

  • Implement, in collaboration with the Principal, a schoolwide positive approach to student behaviors.

  • Assist in implementing a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS).

  • Respond to office referrals and provide behavioral support to teachers throughout the school day.

  • Facilitate the student assistance/problem solving team.

  • Serve on the crisis management team.

  • Support and mentor staff in implementing proactive strategies to promote student learning and behavioral expectations to create an atmosphere that is welcoming and supportive to all students.

  • Assist staff in responding effectively to students whose behaviors disrupt the learning environment.

  • Support students in post secondary opportunities.

  • Provide social-emotional support and crisis counseling to students, participate in crisis intervention, and make necessary reports to child protection agencies while maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity.

  • Establish student support groups based on shared needs.

  • Collaborate with the part-time special education social worker, special education teachers, and related service providers to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

  • Perform duties similar to those of an assistant principal, partnering with the principal on school-wide initiatives and strategies.

  • Support the supervision of the school day as well as events and activities beyond school hours, including school dances, Parent Teacher Organization events, concerts, sporting events, and extracurricular programs.

  • Other duties as assigned.

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APPLY ONLINE:

https://nla.revtrak.net/licensed-application-form-

Please verify that this job is still open by checking if it is also listed on our website. The position will remain open until filled.

 

LEARN MORE:

NLA website: http://www.northlakesacademy.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nlacharterk12
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nlacharterk12/

 

For more information about this posting, please reach out to:
Executive Assistant, Lauren Claiborne:
lclaiborne@northlakesacademy.org

 

North Lakes Academy, where who you BECOME is as important as what you ACHIEVE.

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