About Mastery:
Founded in 2001, Mastery Schools is a public charter network of 23 K-12 schools in Philadelphia and Camden, serving more than 14,000 students.
At Mastery, we’re on a mission to provide all students with the academic and personal skills they need to succeed after graduation and pursue their dreams. Student achievement is not just a goal for our organization; it's the reason we exist, and every member of our team is dedicated to securing student success. We are also committed to pursuing equity, actively disrupting systemic racism, and addressing the disparities that limit our students' choices.
Our culture is built on respect, service, and the belief that the success of our students, their families, and the communities we serve will help us achieve our mission. We foster a positive, open, and inclusive environment where honesty, humor, and continuous improvement are celebrated.
Join us in creating a model urban school district that serves all students with excellence. Together, we can make a lasting impact.
This role is eligible for a $500 signing bonus!
New-to-Mastery Support Staff can expect to receive an hourly rate of between $22.38 and $37.50 based on years' of experience and level of education. This is a part-time role where you will work a total of 29 hours/week, Monday-Friday.
Position Summary:
The classroom counselor is committed to supporting students with emotional disabilities and other health impairments gain academic and behavioral success in the special education and general education setting.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Implement small group academic supports
- Teach and reinforce appropriate positive behaviors
- De-escalate and manage student in crisis
- Collaborate with general and special education teachers to implement Positive Behavior Supports for student with Emotional Support needs
- Work as a team member to create and reinforce a healthy classroom culture for staff and students.
- Completing other identified tasks
Qualifications:
- Behavioral management knowledge
- Experience working with students in an educational setting
- Successful experience working with student with Emotional Support needs (preferred)
- Detail-oriented and committed to collect specified behavioral data to support student programming
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work well as a member of a classroom and school team
- Results-oriented individual – a flexible thinker willing to do “whatever it takes.”
- Belief in the Mastery Charter School mission and instructional model
- Open to continuously develop behavioral management skills through professional development
Education and Experience:
- Associate’s Degree (or at least 48 college credits) or passing score of ParaPro exam required; education-related field preferred
- Experience working with adolescents, school-setting experience preferred
- Experience working with students receiving special education services
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required such as maneuvering in classrooms and physically supporting students in the classroom; Standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, speak loudly and clearly, seeing and hearing things both near and far away, stooping, kneeling, fine finger and hand manipulation in use of a computer, chalkboard, dry erase board or projector.
Mastery's Benefits Package:
We offer a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Some of our most popular benefits include our 403(b) retirement plan for PA employees (with a 5% match from Mastery), enrollment in the State of New Jersey Pension Plan for NJ employees, a robust Employee Assistance Program, mental health and counseling programs, an annual Professional Development Fund, and discounts and perks at a myriad of retailers, travel organizations, insurance providers, and so much more, as well as a Benefits VIP Helpdesk to help you navigate various benefits-related topics.
Please go here to see all of our Benefits offerings!
Annual Calendar:
As you plan to make Mastery your new work home, please feel free to review our
Calendar for the 24/25 School Year. We like to think our calendar is a benefit of working here too!
Why You Should Apply:
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. Mastery may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
