School Counselor
New Way Academy is an independent, K-12 day school in Phoenix, Arizona. Our mission is to create a dynamic school experience that empowers children with learning differences to maximize their potential and prepare for life beyond our doors. We continually strive to provide exemplary educational instruction, state-of-the-art remediation for areas of challenge, optimal social experiences, and the opportunity to unlock strengths and talents. As a result, New Way develops confident lifelong learners who lead enhanced, productive lives and serve as positive examples of what individuals with learning differences can achieve. New Way’s core values of respect, community, ownership, quality and engagement are at the heart of all that we do. New Way Academy is dedicated to approaching justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives with an intentional global mindset that places value and recognition on the diverse community members of New Way.
New Way Academy is looking for a full time School Counselor to join our team this 2025-2026 School Year. This is an opportunity to work in a private, non-profit, K through 12 school for students with learning differences. This position would work under the Director of Support Services and work closely with the school counselors, school psychologists, speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists, teachers and supportive administrative team. Additionally, New Way provides outstanding professional development throughout the school year for all staff.
New Way Academy is looking for a full time School Counselor. This is an opportunity to work in a private, non-profit, K through 12 school for students with learning differences. This position would work under the Director of Support Services and work closely with the school counselors, school psychologists, speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists, teachers and supportive administrative team. Additionally, New Way provides outstanding professional development throughout the school year for all staff.
- Experience providing individual and group counseling
- Knowledgeable of social skills interventions and experience leading social skills/counseling groups
- Experience providing crisis intervention
- Experience modeling and implement classroom management techniques to aid teachers in creating supportive classroom environment
- Experience supporting students, parents and teachers with student’s learning, behavioral, familial or social/emotional problems
- Experience supporting executive functioning needs and learning differences
- Experience teaching classes related to social skills, executive functioning and social emotional support
- Experience interpreting psychoeducational evaluation results as they relate student services
- MA in Counseling or comparable degree
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Complimentary school lunch program
- Full benefits including health, vision and dental
- Competitive 401K package
