What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Counselor position at Adolescent Growth, Inc?
Make a Difference Every Day
Are you a passionate educator who believes learning can heal, inspire, and transform? Join our dedicated team at Adolescent Growth, a residential adolescent treatment center providing therapeutic and academic support to youth ages 12–17.
As a Classroom Instructor / Academic Coordinator, you’ll create a safe, structured, and engaging classroom environment where students can grow academically and emotionally while working toward credit recovery and personal success.
What You’ll Do
- Teach and support adolescents in small classroom settings using creative, age-appropriate methods.
- Develop and implement individualized academic treatment plans within 72 hours of intake.
- Collaborate closely with a partnering schools to align curriculum, track progress, and ensure credit transfer.
- Evaluate each student’s academic level and adjust lessons to meet their unique learning styles and emotional needs.
- Generate weekly progress reports and communicate regularly with parents, treatment teams, and school partners.
- Maintain an organized, welcoming classroom environment conducive to learning and emotional stability.
- Participate in treatment team meetings to integrate academics into overall care plans.
- Serve as a liaison between home schools, charter schools, and the residential program to coordinate assignments and testing.
- Support students during test preparation and supervise them during charter school visits.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree required (Education or related field preferred)
- Teaching credential or CBEST strongly preferred
- Experience teaching or tutoring adolescents (ages 12–17) in academic or therapeutic settings
- Strong communication, classroom management, and crisis intervention skills
- Compassionate, patient, and able to maintain professionalism in a behavioral health environment
- Familiarity with special education, IEPs, or credit recovery programs a plus
Why Join Adolescent Growth?
- Make a lasting impact on youth overcoming emotional and behavioral challenges
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, counselors, and educators
- Supportive environment with ongoing training and supervision
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Opportunities for growth and professional development in education and behavioral health
