What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025-2026 Counselor/Part-Time Dyslexia MCM Grades 4-7 position at Academics Plus Charter School?
LOCATION: Maumelle Charter Middle School - 900 Edgewood Drive - Maumelle, AR 72113
Academics Plus Charter Schools, Inc. (APCSI) is seeking an innovative and qualified 4-7 Counselor and part time assistance as a dyslexia interventionist for the 2025-2026 school year to join our team. Master's Degree (preferable in School Counseling, College Student Personnel, or related services).
JOB GOALS: Plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive program of guidance, including counseling services to school assigned. Use a planning process to define needs and priorities of population served. Provide a proactive, developmental guidance program for all students to maximize personal growth and development.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Effectively plan and implement the school guidance and counselling program to meet identified needs.
- Provide guidance to individuals and groups of students to develop education, career and personal plans.
- Collaborate with other school staff to design testing and appraisal programs for students.
- Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the guidance program and implement changes based on the findings.
- Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those identified needs.
- Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement.
- Assist with all student testing.
- Participate in activities which are related to school functions and/or educational process which occur outside the regular school day.
- Assist students in making appropriate decisions.
- Assist principal with students with chronic discipline issues.
- Communicate positively with students, parents, visitors and staff.
- Effectively and positively communicate orally and in writing.
- Maintain a positive attitude and represent the school in a positive manner at all times.
- Provide dyslexia interventions to students as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands: Ability to communicate (verbally and written); ability to instruct; ability to maintain control under stress; ability to manage others in a non-coercive manner; maintain a clear focus on customer service
Physical Demands: Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.; occasional local and state-wide travel
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.
