Classroom Counselor (Part-Time) - 2026/2027 School Year

About the role

Mastery Schools is a public charter network founded in 2001, serving over 14,000 students in Philadelphia and Camden. We aim to provide all students with the skills necessary for success and to address disparities through equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide small-group academic support, reinforcing learning strategies and engagement.
• Teach and reinforce positive behaviors to promote student self-regulation and social-emotional growth.
• Build strong relationships with students, staff, and families to support student development.
• Collect and maintain behavioral data to track progress and guide interventions.
• Absorb and manage student crises, implementing appropriate intervention techniques.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement Positive Behavior Support (PBS) plans and create structured classroom environments.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support student and school needs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of behavioral management strategies, trauma-informed practices, and positive behavior interventions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with students, staff, and families.
• Ability to implement and reinforce behavior intervention plans in collaboration with teachers and specialists.
• Strong de-escalation skills and ability to respond to student crises using appropriate intervention techniques.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in behavioral support strategies.

Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree (or at least 60 college credits) or passing score on the ParaPro exam required (Education-related field preferred).
• One (1) year experience working with adolescents in a school setting preferred and/or experience supporting students receiving special education services (preferred).

Physical Requirements

• This role may involve physical activities such as assisting students in a classroom setting, physically supporting students in crisis, and sitting for extended periods while completing documentation; reasonable accommodations will be made as needed.

Pay and Benefits

• This role is eligible for a $500 signing bonus!
• New classroom counselors start at an hourly rate of $24.18 with Mastery offering up to $29.62, based on education and experience. Hourly rates range from $24.18 to $40.49, with growth opportunities as your career progresses.
• This is a part-time role where you will work a total of 29 hours/week, Monday-Friday.
• Mastery offers a full benefits program including a 403(b) retirement plan, enrollment in the State of New Jersey Pension Plan, an Employee Assistance Program, mental health and counseling programs, an annual Professional Development Fund, discounts and perks at various retailers, travel organizations, insurance providers, and access to the HealthAdvocate Helpdesk.

Annual Calendar

Please review our calendar here to plan your new work home.

Why You Should Apply

We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role. Mastery may use AI tools to support parts of the hiring process, but final decisions are made by humans. For more information about how your data is processed, contact us.