Job Description
Tindley Accelerated Schools is an open enrollment charter school with a network of six (6) schools, serving grades K-12. There is one track at Tindley: College or Die. Our scholars traditionally work one grade level ahead so that they are ready to take all authentic college courses beginning their junior year. Since opening our doors in 2004, 100% of Tindley graduates have been accepted to a select college or university.
History:
Tindley Accelerated Schools launched in 2002 as the Charter for Accelerated Learning, Inc. In 2004, we launched Charles A. Tindley Accelerated School in one of Indianapolis' most impoverished neighborhoods. In six short years, the Tindley School established itself as a model for urban schooling in Indiana, winning the National Blue Ribbon Schools Award in 2010.
Now, Tindley Accelerated Schools is focused on giving students throughout urban Indianapolis access to opportunities for strong educations. That's why in 2010 the Charter for Accelerated Learning became Tindley Accelerated Schools, dedicated to expanding quality college-preparatory educational services for young people and helping Indianapolis schools excel - so their students can do likewise.
Become a Leader at a Nationally Recognized Charter School System:
In 2010, Tindley Accelerated Schools was the recipient of the National Blue Ribbon School award given by the United States Department of Education. We have also been twice presented with a Four Star School status by the Indiana Department of Education which places Tindley in the top 25% of public schools in Indiana.
Experience and Skills
GENERAL DESCRIPTION

• Assists all scholars in developing skills in the areas of personal/social growth, educational planning, and career development.
• Establishes the school counseling program and develops activities and resources to implement and evaluate the program. The school counselor involves other school staff in making decisions about the school counseling program.
• Provides individual and group counseling services to meet the developmental, preventive, and remedial needs of scholars.
• Consults with scholars, parents, teachers, and other school and community personnel to assist in meeting the needs of scholars.
• Coordinates all counseling services for scholars and assists with the coordination and implementation of student services in the school. The counselor also assists teachers with the Guidance Curriculum.
• Accurately interprets test results and other student data. The counselor also assists teachers with the educational placement of students by using appropriate educational assessment strategies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Note: The listed duties are illustrative only and are not intended to describe each and every function which may be performed in the job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management form assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)

• Develops and maintains a written plan for effective delivery of the school counseling program based on current individual school data.
• Communicates the goals of the comprehensive school counseling program to education stakeholders (i.e., administrators, teachers, scholars, parents, and community/business leaders).
• Maintains current and appropriate resources for education stakeholders.
• Uses data to develop comprehensive programs that meet student needs.
• Provides leadership and collaborates with other educators.
• Implements developmentally appropriate and prevention-oriented group activities to meet student needs and school goals.
• Incorporates into their programs the life skills that scholars need to be successful in the twenty-first century.
• Assists all scholars, individually or in groups, with developing academic, career and personal/social skills, goals, and plans.
• Accurately and appropriately interprets and utilizes student data.

• Collaborates with parents/guardians and educators to assist scholars with educational, career, and life planning.
• Provides individual and group counseling to scholars with identified concerns and needs.
• Consults and collaborates effectively with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators, and other educational/community resources regarding scholars with identified concerns and needs.
• Implements an effective referral and follow-up process as needed.
  Accurately and appropriately uses assessment procedures for determining and structuring individual and group counseling services.
• Conducts a yearly program audit to review extent of program implementation and effectiveness.
• Collects and analyzes data to guide program direction and emphasis.
• Measures results of the comprehensive school counseling program activities and shares results as appropriate with relevant stakeholders.
• Monitors student academic performance, behavior, and attendance and facilitates appropriate interventions.
• Actively participates in professional development.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's Degree in School Counseling or related field required.
• Must have a counseling license.
• See licensing requirement at
  http://www.doe.in.gov/licensing and apply at https://license.doe.in.gov/

Job Benefits
Benefits
Our employees are our most valuable asset. Each employee is an integral part of our operation and success. We also ask from our employees that they do anything and everything that is possible to drive our mission. As such, it is our goal to attract, motivate, and retain top talent by providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all full time employees. We offer competitive base salaries plus add-ons for teaching experience and advanced degrees.
Tindley offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
-Bundled Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
-Tindley Paid Life and AD&D insurance
-Access to additional group term life insurance
-Tindley paid Critical Illness, Short Term and Long Term Disability Plans
-Flexible Spending Account/Dependent Flexible Spending Account
-Access to Voluntary Critical Illness, Short Term Disability, Cancer, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance
-Access to the Indiana's Teacher or Public Retirement System (Pension Plan)
Professional Enrichment Program:
Under the direction of our Curriculum Team, our teachers learn professionally and educationally acceptable methods, strategies and techniques to manage their classrooms and develop the skills that are associated with highly effective teachers. Administrators are involved in our Annual Institute Programs as well as regular professional development opportunities.
Student Loan Forgiveness:
You may be eligible for student loan forgiveness of FFEL and/or Direct Loan Programs, through the U.S. Department of Education, if you work for us.