FACTS, a division of Nelnet, Inc., provides a comprehensive suite of technology products and education services to more than 11,500 K-12 schools across the globe. Our culture of service enables us to form long-lasting and trusted partnerships, while our focus on creativity and innovative solutions elevates the education experience for students, families, teachers, and school administrators.

As a Nelnet company, the perks at FACTS go beyond our benefits package. You’re part of a community, invested in you as an individual and united by our mission to create opportunities for people where they live, learn and work.

We are seeking a licensed Michigan counselor to serve as an Instructional Specialist during the regular school day. This role focuses on academic counseling, providing educational guidance and support to students, and contributing to curriculum development.

This is an on-site position at Queen of All Saints School in Michigan City, Indiana.

The position offers a flexible schedule of one day per week for 4 hours at a competitive rate of $75/hour. A valid State of Michigan Counselor License is required.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide an engaging and safe environment that encourages student success in the areas of student counseling, academic counseling and personal counseling.
2. Deliver supplemental instructional support through push-in and pull-out programs during the school day and/or after school.
3. Implement supplemental programs in the areas of student support, educational/emotional programs, and support other instructional teachers, according to Title I regulations, and FACTS Education Solutions’ procedures, policies, and contract requirements.
4. Provide district, school leadership, parents, and classroom teachers with recommendations for personal growth, curricular and instructional modifications based on pre and post assessment data, student progress reports, and supporting compliance documentation as required.
5. Establish strong parent involvement programs and relationships that encourage student participation and success.
6. Collaborate and establish relationships with colleagues and administrators to create a strong partnership/school community.
7. Manage counseling documentation and filing of records to the highest of standard.

EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree in Education preferred.

EXPERIENCE:
1. Minimum 3 years of experience working in a classroom setting or comparable experience.
2. Experience working with English Language Learners preferred.

COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:
1. Passion for education, focusing on the success and achievements of students, parents, and fellow educators.
2. Basic knowledge and understanding of federal programs, policies, and procedures.
3. Exemplary skills monitoring, tracking, and evaluating data to assess program effectiveness.
4. Technically savvy.
5. Demonstrated ability to set priorities and achieve results.
6. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
7. Ability to develop positive professional relationships, internally and externally.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA, generous earned time off, 401K/student loan repayment, life insurance & AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, performance-based incentive pay, short- and long-term disability, and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our benefits: LINK.

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