Description
Licensed School Counselor
Job Description
Twin Cities Academy is seeking a full time licensed School Counselor for the 2019-2020 school year. The School Counselor supports both academic and social emotional learning for students in grades 6th – 8th and is part of a mental health team which includes two social workers, a school psychologist, and onsite mental health therapist.
Twin Cities Academy is committed to serving an urban population of students on the eastside of St. Paul to be prepared for the rigor of college. Twin Cities Academy has a commitment to educational equity and the qualified candidate would share our passion for serving students of all backgrounds to reach their highest potential through creating caring and healthy relationships with students.
Qualifications
Required: MN K-12 school counselor license.
Preferred: Experience working in an urban secondary public school program. Commitment and passion for educational equity and ensuring that all students have equal access to rigorous college-preparatory curriculum.
Institution Description
Twin Cities Academy is an urban, college preparatory, public charter school located in East Saint Paul, serving students in grades 6-8 and 9-12. The school’s' mission emphasizes academic rigor, leadership development, character building, and community engagement through the lens of educational equity. We believe that all students should have the opportunity to attend a post-secondary institution. We have a history of success including being designated consistently as a "Reward" school by the Minnesota Department of Education for our work in closing the educational opportunity gap. TCA is a twenty year old, well established charter school, with a history of providing a quality secondary school education. 85% of our graduates complete post secondary education, and we graduate between 95-100% of all seniors each year. Twin Cities Academy has consistently earned the recognition of a high-quality charter school from the Department of Education, as well We Please visit the school's website at www.twincitiesacademy.org to learn more about our school.
We are seeking a committed person willing to believe that all students can achieve post-secondary success if properly prepared in middle and high school.
Application Instructions/Comments
Please email a cover letter, resume, and file folder number to hr@twincitiesacademy.org.