Upper School Counselor

Northwest Classical Academy is seeking a full-time Upper School Counselor and 504 Coordinator. Responsibilities include the points listed below for 7th-12th grade students alongside the Lower School Counselor who will work with students in grades K-6. The Upper School Counselor reports to the Upper School Principal. All employees must demonstrate professional and ethical practices consistent with school policies in working with students, student records, parents, and colleagues.

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Adhere to the school’s mission and the principles of classical education
• Meet with students on an as-needed basis to provide counseling at the school level
• Communicate with parents regarding student concerns
• Collaborate with the Dean of Students on matters in which there is crossover between counseling and discipline
• Serve as a school-wide point of contact for mandatory reporting and make appropriate referrals to Georgia DFCS
• Schedule and facilitate annual and new Section 504 eligibility meetings with teachers, parents, and other support staff members
• Provide teachers with a copy of student 504 plans and ensure their understanding
• Keep up-to-date records of all 504 Plans in Infinite Campus, the school’s Student Information System

Qualified candidates will meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
• Master’s degree in school counseling preferred
• Strong organizational and time management skills required
• Effective written and verbal communication required
• Experience working in education or a charter school system is strongly preferred

Strong candidates will support the school’s Mission: to develop students in mind and character through a classical, content-rich curriculum that emphasizes the principles of virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility.  They will have enthusiasm for the Vision: to be a nationally regarded K-12 classical school and serve as a local and national incubator for growth and promotion of classical education. And they will embody the school’s organizational values. We value

• the tenets of classical, liberal arts education;
• community and partnership in the common pursuit of forming intelligent, virtuous citizens;
• excellence in teaching and learning;
• the virtues we aim to teach our students: courage, courtesy, honesty, humility, perseverance, self-government, and service.

Why Northwest Classical Academy?

Full-time, benefits-eligible employees are offered the following:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Long-term and Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Participation in the Teachers Retirement System of GA for eligible positions
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Priority enrollment for children in the school

About Northwest Classical Academy:

Northwest Classical Academy (NCA) is a K-12 public charter school located in Kennesaw. All Georgia families are eligible to apply; the school is tuition-free and no entrance testing is required. The children of full-time employees have enrollment preference.

Northwest Classical Academy is an equal-opportunity employer. Interested candidates should apply via the school’s career site. Candidates must attach a letter of introduction, a C.V. or resume, and provide contact information for three character references to their application. For faculty positions, please attach a 300-500 word “statement of educational philosophy.”