Excel Academy

Online platform delivering professional accounting qualifications

School Counseling Intern

Mental & Behavioral HealthConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

InternshipMassachusetts, USA$17.31 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

Possess a beginning, working knowledge of a variety of forms of academic, social, and emotional support for middle school students.
Be able to speak to the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion and express self-awareness of and a desire to grow cultural competence as a mental health/social work clinician.
Have a Bachelor's degree.
Demonstrate commitment to and belief in all students and the mission, values, and educational model of Excel Academy Charter Schools.
Be committed to addressing racial and economic inequity in education.
Be able to focus and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Be able to work effectively in a team environment and be willing and eager to support others in doing their best work.
Be open to change, willing to problem-solve, and interested in receiving feedback for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Collaborate and meet weekly with the School Counselor/Site Supervisor to discuss and review student cases, the learning plan, and internship goals.
Manage a weekly caseload of 15 students through direct individual counseling.
Facilitate at least one to two weekly social-emotional, grade-specific counseling groups.
Consistently update student files and other documents to track student progress in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Assess the counseling needs of identified special education students; develop and implement appropriate IEP goals and objectives; and write quarterly progress notes.
Attend IEP and/or interdepartmental meetings for students receiving other related services.
Collaborate and consult with external service providers as needed.
Support healthy and productive family engagement through consistent communication outreach, sharing available community resources, and meetings.
Consult with the School Counselor/Site Supervisor regarding outpatient referrals.
Consult with the School Counselor/Site Supervisor on acute crisis and mandated reporting procedures when necessary.
Continually improve clinical skills by seeking constructive feedback and professional development opportunities.
Attend weekly grade-level team meetings to report on student progress as needed.
Attend weekly Student Support Team meetings as an active team member to review and consult on high-priority student cases.
Attend and participate in campus and network-wide professional development training sessions throughout the school year.
Attend and participate in school-led diversity, equity, and inclusion trainings and workshops throughout the school year.
Attend and participate in middle school Counseling Department professional development training sessions throughout the school year.
Collaborate with teachers, administrators, the School Psychologist, and other related service providers while reporting to the School Counselor/Site Supervisor.
Serve as a productive member of the Excel community, align student support services with the school's mission and educational philosophy, participate in generating and upholding staff norms, and meaningfully participate in Friday meetings, school professional development, and Family Conferences.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in a public or charter school setting.
Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, or Arabic.
Ability to speak to the importance of rigorous classroom instruction and culture.
Ability to speak to the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Description

Organization Overview:

Excel Academy is a network of 5 schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island that prepares students in grades 5-12 to succeed in high school and college and engage productively in their communities. The majority of our 1,700 students identify as Latinx or Hispanic and will be the first in their families to graduate from college. Families choose Excel because our students consistently outperform their peers in growth and achievement and are 5x more likely to graduate from college.

At Excel, we believe that every student—regardless of race, zip code, or economic status—deserves access to a free, high quality holistic education. During their middle school journey with us, students grow at a pace faster than most peers in their state. This is possible through a combination of high expectations, rigorous instruction, and individualized support. At our nationally ranked high school, students achieve at the highest level and are poised for success in their chosen college or career path.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of a licensed School Counselor, the School Counseling Intern will provide direct individual and group counseling services to Excel students by using clinical counseling and consultation techniques to promote student mental health, social-emotional development, and adjustment to school, home, and community.

DUTY DAYS: 2 days/week for first year placement, 3 days/week for final year placement

PAY: $3,000 stipend for 10 months and pro-rated based on commitment

Skills, knowledge, and prerequisites

Possess a beginning, working knowledge of a variety of forms of academic, social, and emotional support for middle school students.
Able to speak to the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion and express both self-awareness of and a desire to grow your own cultural competence as a mental health/social work clinician.

Essential duties

Collaborate and meet weekly with School Counselor/Site Supervisor to discuss and review student cases, learning plan, and goals for the internship.
Manage weekly caseload of 15 students via direct individual counseling.
Facilitate at least 1-2 weekly social-emotional grade-specific counseling groups.
Consistently and routinely update student files and other documents for tracking student progress in accordance to HIPAA regulations.
Assess the counseling needs of identified special education students and develop and implement appropriate IEP goals and objectives, as well as write quarterly progress notes.
Attend IEP and/or inter-departmental meetings for students receiving other related services.
Collaborate and consult with external service providers, as needed.
Foster healthy and productive family engagement through consistent communication outreach, providing available community resources, and meetings.
Consult with School Counselor/Site Supervisor regarding making outpatient referrals.
Consult with School Counselor/Site Supervisor on acute crisis and mandated reporting procedures if/when necessary.
Continually improve clinical skills by seeking out constructive feedback and professional development opportunities.
Attend weekly grade level team meetings to report on student progress, as needed.
Attend weekly Student Support Team meetings as an active team member reviewing and consulting on high-priority student cases.
Attend and participate in campus and network-wide professional development training sessions throughout the school year.
Attend and participate in school-led Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) trainings and workshops throughout the school year.
Attend and participate in MS Counseling Department professional development training sessions throughout the school year.

Team member responsibilities

Reports to School Counselor/Site Supervisor. Collaborates with teachers, Admin (Dean of Students, Dean of Student Supports, Head of School), School Psychologist, and other related service providers.
Serve as a productive member of the Excel community;
Align student support services with the school’s mission and educational philosophy;
Participate in generating and upholding Excel Staff norms;
Meaningfully participate in Friday meetings, school PD and Family Conferences;
Do whatever it takes to ensure that the mission of the school is fulfilled.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree is required;
A commitment to and belief in all students and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel’s values and educational model;
A commitment to addressing racial and economic inequity in education;
The ability to focus and thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment;
The ability to work effectively in a team environment and the willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work; and
An openness to change, a willingness to problem-solve, and an interest in receiving feedback for continuous improvement.

Preference will be given to applicants who also:

Have experience in a public or charter school setting;
Speak Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic fluently;
Can speak to the importance of rigorous classroom instruction and culture;
Can speak to the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Excel Academy Charter Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, age, ancestry, athletic performance, special need, proficiency in the English language or a foreign language or prior academic achievement.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

About the Company

Excel Academy

Online platform delivering professional accounting qualifications

Excel Academy is an online education platform that offers professional programs such as ICAN, ACCA, CIMA, and CITN to a global audience, serving 5,000+ students. It focuses on delivering high-quality lectures at a lower cost through streamlined online delivery and a team of experts. Revenue comes from course enrollments and live classes for individuals and corporate clients. The product works by providing a browser-accessible learning experience with premium lectures and live sessions, allowing students to study remotely and complete professional qualifications. Its differentiation comes from its global reach, cost-efficiency, and a strong track record of serving corporate teams from companies like Nestle, Julius Berger, Keystone, and MTN, alongside a broad student base. The goal is to help professionals advance their careers by offering affordable, high-quality professional education on a global scale.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Lagos, Portugal
Founded: 2021

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