Job Opportunities​

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High School Counselor 

 

The Volcano School of Arts & Sciences Hawaiʻi-Focused Public Charter School is seeking a High School Counselor to support 9-12 grade students' academic, career, and personal development. This full-time, 10-month position is responsible to: 

 

• Provide guidance and support for students to develop and fulfill academic plans directed toward their career interests. 

• Provide counseling and interventions for individuals and groups of students to address a variety of social-emotional, behavioral, and interpersonal problems such as bullying, anger management, low self-esteem, depression, grief, peer conflicts, relationship issues, family/home life challenges, etc. 

• Support teachers with implementation of Social-Emotional Learning curriculum, Wayfinder. 

• Collect, aggregate/disaggregate, analyze, and present data related to college/career readiness and social-emotional well-being of students. 

• Convene and participate in Student Focus Team meetings for High School students, as appropriate. 

• Coordinate college and career preparation exams including PSAT, SAT, career interest surveys, etc. as well as questionnaires to monitor and address students’ social-emotional well-being.

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with students and their families. Remain accessible and maintain regular communication with student parents/caregivers. 

• Collaborate with other teachers and support staff to address student needs.

 

We are seeking a candidate with knowledge and understanding of adolescent development, contemporary issues facing adolescents, and resources and services available to students, teachers/staff, and families. Essential to the success of the High School Counselor is the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with high school aged youth and their families. 

 

We are seeking a candidate who shares Volcano School’s philosophies to social-emotional learning including growth mindset, positive discipline, solution-based, and restorative approaches. The ideal candidate is a lifelong learner who models a growth mindset and enjoys professional inquiry and collaboration.

 

Qualifications

• Degree and licensing as a school counselor, licensed social worker, therapist, or teacher

• A minimum of two years of secondary school counseling or teaching experience, preferably in Hawaiʻi

• Facility for establishing positive relationships with high school-aged youth and their families

• Understanding of Hawaiʻi and local culture

• Understanding of adolescent psychology and development

• Familiarity with and commitment to growth mindset, positive discipline, and restorative practices

• Experience with data collection and analysis

• Proficiency with using Google Suite, MS Office, and web-based curricula

• Organized and independent self-starter

• Reliable and professionally responsible

 

Salary, hours, and benefits are aligned with collective bargaining agreements. Salary is based on education and years of service in Hawaiʻi. 

 

Application Deadline:    Until Filled

Type:                                 Full-time, 10-month 

Salary:                              Counselor/Teacher (HSTA) $50,325-$95,090 *

                                          Licensed Social Worker/Therapist (HGEA) $56,280-$80,124 Benefits:                          Full benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement,

 Paid Sick Leave and State Holidays

 

To apply, send resume, cover letter, and professional references including at least one supervisor to apply@volcanoschool.net and include the position you are applying for in the subject line. For more information, contact Principal Kinney at director@volcanoschool.net. 

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Substitutes

Volcano School seeks qualified substitutes for teachers, educational assistants, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, custodial and office staff. To apply, send your resume to apply@volcanoschool.net or pick up an application in person. For resumes or applications sent by email, please include the position you are applying for in the subject line. 

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Electives and After School Enrichment Instructors

Electives and After School Enrichment Instructors in cultural, visual, and performing arts including hula, hula drama, theater, dance, painting/drawing, sculpting/carving; robotics/3D printing; sports; etc.  Send resume and letter of interest to apply@volcanoschool.net.

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Please be sure to note which position you are applying for when submitting application documents.

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The Volcano School of Arts & Sciences (VSAS) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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