Employment Opportunities

The Schenck School is accepting applications/resumes for Summer Associate positions for the 2021 Summer Adventures program. You can find more information about our program here. Summer Associates are a vital part of our team.  Responsibilities may include assisting classroom teachers, working with students on fluency, supervising students during recess and other occasions, carpool, grading classwork, organizing classroom supplies, and more. If you are interested in applying and being part of the Summer Adventures team this summer, please submit the following for consideration:

1. The Schenck School Employment Application
2. Current Resume
3. Cover Letter

Please submit all documents to:
Terry Sherali, Director of Student Services
282 Mt. Paran Road, NW
Atlanta, GA 30327

The Schenck School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The Schenck School complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The Schenck School expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of The Schenck School’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Job Title:                School Counselor

Department:       Faculty

Reports to:           Principal

Payroll Status:    Part Time, 10-Month, 25 hours/week

FLSA Status:         Salary, Exempt

Revised Date:      July 2020

PURPOSE/GOALS:  To assist the Principal in advancing the mission of the School, which is to build a solid educational foundation for students with dyslexia and develop their rich potential.  While keeping the School’s mission as the basis for decision, the School Counselor will help students manage their everyday social-emotional challenges.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide counseling, instruction, and mentoring for students’ social and emotional learning
• Identify and help teachers and families address emotion-driven behavior that interferes with school success
• Support faculty in their roles as advisors by providing information and resources both in and out of the classroom as needed
• Meet regularly with faculty and the Academic Team to discuss issues concerning students, to review specific interventions, and to refer students for additional services as needed
• Provide parental support and guidance related to child development and participate in parent conferences when requested
• Maintain a current and accurate referral database of mental health service providers
• Connect parents with outside therapeutic referrals as needed and coordinate with outside providers working with students
• Work with the Academic Team to define and facilitate peer support groups on a variety of topics such as diverse, family structure, divorce, grief and loss, etc.
• Collaborate with teachers to provide appropriate feedback regarding individual student progress and concerns.
• Keep detailed records and communicate therapy plans with teachers, parents, and administration
• Consult with parents, teachers and other appropriate staff regarding students’ social-emotional needs and any adaptations/materials necessary to facilitate improved performance in the classroom or at home
• Provide direct services through a variety of methods as needed (e.g. classroom presentation, co-teaching in classrooms, in-services to faculty/parents)
• Counsel student individually and in groups
• Assist in the development of teacher-implemented interventions
• Assist with school-wide programs
• Provide crisis intervention with the school
• Provide referrals for external psychology agencies for conduction training programs
• Build a library of resources, including therapeutic books and games for the faculty, students and parents
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of School, Director of Academic Services or the Principal

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s degree is ideal
• 5-7 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Independent school experience a plus
• Must demonstrate strong clinical skills with the K-6^TH grade students
• Familiarity with a wide range of learning styles, especially a knowledge of dyslexia a plus
• Commitment to the creation and sustainability of an inclusive, equitable learning environment for all students
• Demonstrate the upmost degree of confidentiality at all times
• Must be able to work efficiently and with accuracy, exercise good judgement, make accurate and timely decisions, and be able to prioritize tasks
• Must be able to work collaboratively and communicate effectively and professionally to supervisors, peers, parents, and teachers
• Excellent oral and written communication skills a must
• Must demonstrate ability to effectively interface with students, parents, administrators, faculty and staff

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  must be able to perform each primary responsibility satisfactorily.  Able to read and interpret documents and to write routine reports and correspondence.  Must be able to communicate both written and oral information clearly.  Able to apply common sense understanding and to carry out instructions furnished in both written and oral form.  Able to establish appropriate priorities.  Must demonstrate competency with basic word processing, spreadsheet, database, and Internet functions.  Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.  Will be required to file in both low and high drawers.  Requires relevant experience and educational background.

 

 

MAIN WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Faculty, Students, Parents, Staff, Vendors

 

Salary is commensurate with experience.  A comprehensive and competitive benefits package is available to the successful candidate.

 

Interested candidates should apply before August 31, 2020.  Candidates are asked to complete The Schenck School application, and submit a current resume, cover letter and professional reference list to:

 

Michele Santa Maria, Director of Human Resources

Email:  msantamaria@schenck.org     Fax: 404-252-7615

 

 

The Schenck School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, The Schenck School complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The Schenck School expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the School’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

THE SCHENCK SCHOOL:  Job Description

CLASSROOM TEACHERS

 

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

 

The Schenck School is an exceptional employer with an amazing purpose.  The School has a vision to be the leading educational center for dyslexia.  The School’s mission is to build a solid educational foundation for students with dyslexia and develop their rich potential.  The School was founded in 1959 by David T. Schenck to teach children with dyslexia and learning-related differences that cause difficulty with reading and specific language skills.  The School uses the Orton-Gillingham Approach to train students to overcome learning differences that enables students to return to regular academic programs.  The School has 250 full-time day students in grades K-6 with a five-to-one student/teacher ratio.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

·       Support the mission of the School

·       Work in a collaborative, self-contained classroom setting

·       Become a member in the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Educators & Practitioners

·       Be actively involved in the School’s extensive professional development program which includes attendance at the annual IDA Georgia Branch Conference

·       Works in partnership with Co-Teacher and Grade-Level Teachers

·       Understands and uses appropriate teaching strategies according to each student’s needs

·       Uses metacognitive strategies to teach reading and writing

 

REQUIREMENTS

 

·       Applicants must have a Bachelors or Masters in Teaching

·       Applicants must be Georgia Certified or provide documentation of working toward achieving a certificate

·       Prior teaching experience is a plus but not required

·       Applicants familiar with Orton-Gillingham and/or other dyslexia-related remediation methods are a plus, but not required

 

A comprehensive benefit package will be offered to eligible candidates.  Teacher salaries remain competitive and are benchmarked with other independent schools on an annual basis.

 

Interested candidates should send their resume with cover letter to Michele Santa Maria, Director of Human Resources:    Email:         msantamaria@schenck.org     

 

The Schenck School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, The Schenck School complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The Schenck School expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the School’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.