Classroom Counselor (Part-Time) - 2026/2027 School Year
Job Description
About the Role
Join Mastery Charter Schools as a Classroom Counselor – M-F, No Weekends in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- group academic support, reinforcing learning strategies and engagement. Teach and reinforce positive behaviors to promote student self
- regulation and social
Requirements
- escalation skills and ability to respond to student crises using appropriate intervention techniques. Ability to adapt and problem
- solve in a fast
- time role where you will work a total of 29 hours/week, Monday
- Friday. \n Mastery's
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $24.18 - $40.49/hr
- Signing bonus: $500.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- No weekends required.
This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Mastery Charter Schools in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Classroom Counselor (Part-Time) - 2026/2027 School Year at Mastery Charter Schools a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all School Psychology counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
School Psychology — Counselor Career Context
This School Psychology position at Mastery Charter Schools is open to counselor candidates.
Licensed counselors and therapists are in high demand as mental health awareness grows, with telehealth platforms creating new opportunities for remote practice.
Nationally, School Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $80k, with the typical range spanning $60k to $110k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
Mastery Charter Schools lists compensation for this counselor position at $40k to $500k annually.
This is approximately 238% above the national median for School Psychology professionals, which is around $80k.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $500000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($40k–$500k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral Management, Trauma-Informed Practices, Positive Behavior Interventions, De-escalation, Crisis Management, Social-Emotional Learning, Academic Support, Data Collection. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this School Psychology role.
Core responsibilities: The Classroom Counselor provides academic and behavioral support to students with emotional challenges in both special and general education settings. Key duties include implementing positive behavior interventions, managing crises, and collaborating with educators to maintain a structured classroom...
Benefits package: $500 signing bonus, 403(b) retirement plan with 5% match, Employee Assistance Program, Mental health and counseling programs, Professional Development Fund, Discounts and perks. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more School Psychology counselor jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Part-time
Posted
yesterday
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