Learning Support & College Counselor Specialist

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Learning Support & College Counselor Specialist

• Bachelors Degree in related field
• 3+ years related experience
• Complete understanding of differentiated instructional strategies across the curriculum
• Thorough understanding of the college admissions, scholarship, and financial aid processes
• Experience in counseling students who have accommodation plans
• Knowledge in providing faculty with resources to support students with different learning abilities
• Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills
• Perceptive intuition and decision-making skills

• Understands the mission of the school and promote the Augustinian values of VERITAS (Truth), UNITAS (Unity) and CARITAS (Love).
• Displays the highest level of ethical and professional behavior and standards.
• Support for the school’s Inclusion Initiative.

• Develop and write student accommodation/learning plans with long-term goals and specific objectives.
• Provide regular written student-progress reports to the school and parents with assessment results and recommendations of diagnostic testing and remedial programs for learning-related issues.
• Provide individual academic support to students with diverse learning needs.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve study skills, organization, time management, and self-advocacy.
• Coordinate with the local school district to effectively use IDEA funds and other resources available from the State Department of Education.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement accommodations and differentiated instruction.
• Act as a student advocate, ensuring their needs and well-being are met within the school system and community.
• Monitor student progress and maintain communication with families regarding learning support.
• Create workshops and resources to promote academic skills development.

• Manage a reduced caseload of students, providing strategies, advice, support, and guidance to those students and their families throughout the application process and in making the best individualized choice for college.
• Help students identify their strengths, interests, and abilities, and guide them in setting academic and career goals. This includes assisting with college applications, scholarship searches, and exploration of vocational paths.
• Provide individual and group counseling to address personal, social, emotional, and behavioral issues. They also provide crisis intervention and may refer students to external mental health professionals when necessary.
• A cover letter indicating interest and detailing qualifications for the position
• A brief personal statement that includes a vision statement for the position