ALE Counselor Secondary (6th -12th)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 

Ten (10) month contract (205 days), plus benefit package. NOTE: Precise placement within the salary range will be determined based upon education and experience. FLSA: EXEMPT. Salary Range: $

ALE Counselor 6-12th Grade

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

The ALE Counselor serves as a critical support for 6th–12th grade students enrolled in the Hamilton Learning Academy. The counselor is responsible for supporting students who may be performing below grade level, experiencing behavioral or social-emotional challenges, and in need of alternative pathways to academic success. 

JOB GOAL:   

To provide targeted academic, social-emotional, and behavioral support to 6th–12th grade students in an alternative learning environment, with a focus on struggling learners who are performing below grade level. The counselor will work collaboratively with staff and families to develop and implement effective interventions using Edgenuity MyPath Reading and Math, and Imagine Learning Edgenuity along with the LRSD Curriculum. Additionally, the counselor will support hybrid students during their on-campus days by fostering a safe, structured, and supportive environment that promotes engagement, resilience, and personal growth.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A master’s degree in secondary counseling and certification by the Arkansas Department of Education. 
2. Arkansas certification in Guidance & Counseling 6th-12th grade. 
3. At least five (5) years’ experience as a teacher and/or counselor. 
4. Evidence of experience in working with students struggling academically. 
5. Evidence of strong organizational skills.
6. Strong interpersonal skills. 
7. Strong technology skills and ability to adapt to virtual learning tools.
8. Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills. 
9. Evidence of a strong commitment to quality desegregated education.

 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA):

• Deep understanding of the academic and behavioral needs of struggling learners and at-risk youth.
• Willing to learn how to use Edgenuity MyPath Reading and Math, Imagine Learning Edgenuity, and related progress monitoring tools.
• Ability to monitor and analyze student attendance, grades, and online course progress for both in-person and hybrid students.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage families in collaborative conversations regarding student needs and progress.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed counseling, restorative practices, and culturally responsive approaches.
• Skill in building rapport with students from diverse backgrounds and managing behavioral challenges with empathy and structure.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills for maintaining multiple student caseloads and responsibilities.
• Familiarity with confidentiality laws (FERPA, HIPAA) and ethical guidelines related to student counseling.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic, hybrid learning environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position.

1. Promote student success while adopting a student-centered focus that allows students to grow socially, emotionally, physically, and academically. Provide academic counseling and behavioral support to students enrolled in the ALE program.
2. Assist students in developing self-awareness, goal-setting skills, and strategies for academic success.
3. Monitor and document student progress, attendance, and engagement in both virtual and in-person settings.
4. Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding student attendance, academic progress, and behavior.
5. Provide targeted support to hybrid students when they are on campus, ensuring a structured and supportive learning environment.
6. Conduct small-group and one-on-one counseling sessions as needed to support social-emotional well-being.
7. Support crisis intervention and connect students and families with additional community resources when necessary.
8. Participate in student support team meetings, IEP/504 meetings, and other collaborative planning sessions..
9. Support intervention implementation through Edgenuity MyPath Reading and Math and Imagine Learning Edgenuity.
10. Formulates, clarifies, and interprets the goals and objectives of the school counseling program to pupils, building staff, parents, and the community. 
11. Assists in obtaining materials, supplies, and equipment, including Technology, to be used in supporting approved instructional programs for struggling students. 
12. Promotes effective utilization of school and community resources in program development and implementation. 
13. Maintain and improve professional competence. 
14. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the counselor will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mental Functions, Physical Requirements, and Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, go up and down stairs, operate foot and hand controls, use a telephone and write. Occasionally the employee must lift and/or move up to twenty (20) or more pounds. This position requires accurate perceiving of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, handling and working with educational materials and/or objects, and providing oral information. Must have the ability to work for the duration of the daily contracted time period, and to be physically present and at assigned work, with only infrequent unexcused absences, during the contract year. Additional technical skills, knowledge, and abilities may be recommended by immediate supervisor and approved by the Human Resources Director.