24-25 Sy: Esperanza Academy Bilingual School - Philadelphia, United States - Esperanza Academy Charter School

Esperanza Academy Charter School

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Start Date:
August 15, 2024

School:
Esperanza Academy Charter School

Location:301 W. Hunting Park Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19140

ABOUT ESPERANZA ACADEMY
Esperanza means hope.

Esperanza Academy Charter School (EACS) is located in the Hunting Park section of North Philadelphia and prides itself on serving the students in the community in which it is located.

During the school year, Esperanza Academy will serve grades K-3 and 6-12. Esperanza Academy believes that education can be a vehicle for social and economic progress for marginalized communities.

As a result, we are relentless in our pursuit to provide our students with the best educational option in the Philadelphia area.

Our proven track record of improving outcomes for historically underserved students sets us apart.

The Academy has 11th-grade test scores above the city of Philadelphia average and value-added math and reading proficiency growth among the highest in Pennsylvania.

Students graduate at a rate exceeding 90% and drop out at a rate of only 1%.

For 8 out of the last 10 years, the Academy has achieved a silver or bronze medal rating in the US News and World Report ranking of Best High Schools in the country.

By the fall of 2025, we will have fully expanded to a K-12 school serving over 2,400 students. This expansion will result in Esperanza Academy being the second-largest single charter school in the city of Philadelphia.

THE OPPORTUNITY

At Esperanza Academy Charter School, we aim to empower students through transformative learning experiences that pave the way for both academic success and life beyond the classroom.

We believe that our teachers are key players in achieving that goal.

For that reason, we seek out mission-minded, student-centered teachers who believe in the limitless potential of students in urban environments to achieve greatness.

The Bilingual School Counselor will focus on supporting teachers by equipping students with social and emotional skills to eliminate barriers to engagement.

This role will support working together with instructional staff to cultivate grit, a growth mindset, and communication and self-advocacy skills in students.

The work includes oversight of assigned grade levels, leading small groups, providing referrals for external support, and supporting schoolwide climate and attendance initiatives that support academic outcomes.

A relationship-driven individual, the Bilingual Secondary School Counselor will leverage relationships with all stakeholders to support the needs of ALL Esperanza Academy students effectively.

Esperanza Academy offers a safe, structured, and supportive teaching environment where educators:

Embrace our mission both inside and outside the classroom.
Recognize the importance of cultivating strong relationships for student success.
Prioritize studentcentered, datadriven instruction while maintaining high standards.
A passion for education and a belief that your zip code does not dictate your destiny.
Experience in an urban setting with high percentages of English Language Development (ELD) and Special Education (SPED) students.
A Master's Degree in School Counseling from an institution with an accredited program in the field of school counseling.
Certification: Elementary and Secondary School Counselor, PK12
OR Secondary School Counselor, 71
Clearances: All applicants must have current FBI, PA Criminal, and Child Abuse background checks. For more information regarding required clearances please visit the Pennsylvania Department of Education website.

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Spanish fluency is required._

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with experience
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and shortterm disability insurance, and a retirement plan starting your first day of employment
Access to other supplemental voluntary benefits
Tuition Reimbursement is available after 6 months of employment
Paid time off
Be connected to a larger ecosystem that is committed to creating an opportunity community for the residents of this neighborhood.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Esperanza Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment.

All employment decisions at Esperanza Academy are based on doing what is best for kids, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Pay:
$50, $85,000.00 per year

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