Virtual Life Coach Jobs in Madison, IN (NOW HIRING)

About the Team
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant is a tuition-free online public school serving Indiana students in grades K-12. VPA Indiana operates through the Madison-Grant school district and is part of the Accel Schools network.
ACCEL Schools uses a cutting-edge 21st-century curriculum, which can be accessed online and through a variety of traditional methods. Our schools employ a diverse staff of passionate professionals who value research-based practices and a desire to grow as professionals. We are committed to increasing student achievement, regardless of historical barriers, while at the same time developing ourselves via professional development, job embedded instructional coaching, and embracing a growth mindset. Please note - while this is an online school position and all instruction occurs virtually, travel and face to face attendance will be required several times per year to support in person state testing and student events.
Eligibility: Open to residents of Indiana
About the Opportunity

• Works closely with the school grade level teams and other wrap around supports to support positive student behaviors
• Conducts Functional Assessments that incorporate multiple data/information sources, including formal/informal observation of behaviors that interfere with learning
• Develops Behavior Support Plans that are built upon the concepts of positive behavioral supports and utilizes ethical, proactive, person centered approaches in order to impact a change in behavior
• Develops methods of tracking effectiveness of behavior support plans through the analysis of behavioral data and makes changes to the plan as necessary
• Provides the necessary training and modeling to enable staff to effectively implement behavior support plans and instructional strategies in order to reduce or eliminate undesirable behaviors and increase expected behaviors
• Promotes student prosocial skill development through group instruction and individualized supports
• Provides timely and accurate documentation, in compliance with policies, procedures and regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned

About You

• Limited License Master's Social Worker with full or temporary School Social Work approval by State of Indiana
• Indiana residency preferred
• Prior experience in the development of functional assessments and behavior intervention plans to facilitate successful learning
• Strong knowledge of community resources which may be used by individuals with emotional needs
• Demonstrate the capacity to identify barriers to student growth and the ability to analyze complex situations in order to achieve effective outcomes for students
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, families, other agencies, and the general public
• Employment experience supporting students in a virtual setting preferred
• Proficient in writing reports and maintaining records
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel
• Ability to communicate under stressful conditions
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to perform multi-tasks
• Has strong sense of integrity
• Has a "team player" attitude
• Ability to work in a diverse educational community setting
• Satisfactory completion of state required criminal history check
• Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds

About Us
"We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances." - Ron Packard, CEO & Founder
ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.
We offer the following benefits:
Life benefits - time & peace of mind

• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations

Health benefits - stay well & thrive

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance

Career benefits - keep growing

• Career advancement opportunities throughout Pansophic Learning and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.
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