Website North Lakes Academy North Lakes Academy
Where who you BECOME is as important as what you ACHIEVE.
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.
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.
Requirements
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
District Application Guidelines
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.
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