What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor and 504/RTI Coordinator position at Cherokee Classical Academy?
Description
Cherokee Classical Academy seeks a full-time 504/RTI Coordinator and Counselor. This position is responsible for supporting the social and emotional well being of students, as well as facilitating the 504/RTI process and monitoring compliance. This position reports to the Student Services Director on Cherokee Classical Academy’s Cherokee County campus.
The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Facilitate the implementation of the RTI process, which aims to ensure the early identification and intervention for students with academic and/or behavioral needs.
- Support students with Tier 1 accommodations ranging from executive functioning support, student counseling, liaison to various departments, tutoring, etc.
- Ensure compliance with district, state and federal requirements for the development and implementation of 504s based on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
- Responsible for supporting the social and emotional well-being of students and staff.
- Parent support and communication for students with academic/behavioral/ socio-emotional issues.
Qualified candidates will meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Three or more years of closely related work experience required
- Valid Professional Standards Commission approved certificate in appropriate educational field at level T-4 or above preferred
- Experience working in education or a charter school system is strongly preferred but not required
Strong candidates will support the school’s Mission: to develop students in mind and character through a classical, content-rich curriculum that emphasizes the principles of virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility. They will have enthusiasm for the Vision: to be a nationally regarded K-12 classical school and serve as a local and national incubator for growth and promotion of classical education. And they will embody the school’s organizational values. We value
- the tenets of classical, liberal arts education;
- community and partnership in the common pursuit of forming intelligent, virtuous citizens;
- excellence in teaching and learning;
- the virtues we aim to teach our students: courage, courtesy, honesty, humility, perseverance, self-government, and service.
Why Cherokee Classical Academy?
Full-time, benefits-eligible employees are offered the following:
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Long-term and Short-term disability
- Life insurance
- Participation in the Teachers Retirement System of GA for eligible positions
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Priority enrollment for children in the school
About Cherokee Classical Academy:
Cherokee Classical Academy (CCA) is a tuition-free public charter school set to launch in Cherokee County, GA. It will open for grades K-6 in the 2025-2026 school year and will continue to add a grade each year until reaching a full K-12 configuration. Families who reside in the counties of Cherokee, Cobb, Bartow, Fulton, Pickens, Paulding, and the cities of Marietta, Cartersville, and Atlanta are eligible to apply for enrollment. No entrance testing is required. CCA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.
CCA is an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates should apply via the school’s career site. Candidates must attach a letter of introduction, a C.V. or resume, and three character references to their application. For faculty positions, please attach a 300-500 word “statement of educational philosophy.”
CCA is a Liberty Classical Schools campus and is modeled after its flagship school, Atlanta Classical Academy.