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They guide and support staff to <strong>prepare</strong> students for academic mastery by delivering evidence-based curricula; they collaborate with students, staff, and families to design student-centered learning experiences that create opportunities to <strong>explore</strong> strengths and passions; and they support the implementation of social-emotional skills lessons that <strong>empower</strong> students to become leaders of their own learning. Academy employees work hard to provide an engaging, inclusive, and joyful learning environment. They embrace relationships and positive communication with a diverse community of students, staff, and families while helping maintain a culture of high expectations for all. 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Some of the characteristics that make for a successful employee at The Academy include:</p><ul><li>A people-first, relationship-focused orientation</li><li>A growth mindset</li><li>A belief that ALL children can achieve at high levels</li><li>A passion for contributing to overall school success by working alongside and supporting others</li><li>A creative, innovative, and caring attitude</li><li>A spirit of openness, trust, and kindness</li><li>A dedication to data-driven practices</li><li>A highly motivated work ethic and willingness to tackle challenges</li><li>Comfort with being flexible</li><li>A sense of humor</li></ul><p><em>At The Academy, we know that diversity makes us stronger and challenges us to think differently every day. The Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status or disability.</em> The online application should include a cover letter and resume.</p><ul><li>Copy of transcripts and three current letters of recommendation are highly recommended but not required with initial application</li><li>Salary range starts at $63,000 plus additional for verified experience</li><li>School year starts Aug 3 2026, &nbsp;school year ends June 4, 2027</li><li>Medical Benefits - 100% paid for employees on select plans</li><li>PERA Retirement Benefits</li><li>Responsibility to verify experience rests with employee</li></ul><p>Visit our website at www.theacademyk12.org. The Academy’s comprehensive benefits package includes a number of different plans for full-time employees. Refer to Employee Benefits Enrollment Guide for details at https://www.theacademyk12.org/about-us/working-for-us. Information on employee paid leave is also available at this same location.</p><p><br></p><p><u><strong>SUMMARY: </strong></u>School counselors provide services to students in each grade level to promote and enhance the learning process for students through an integration of academic, personal/social, and post-secondary.</p><p><br></p><p><u><strong>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND REPONSBILITIES:</strong></u> To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. 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