EMPLOYMENT Monarch School is a coeducational, residential school emphasizing the creative arts. It is dedicated to the needs of adolescents who are having difficulties at school and at home. For employment questions or to send a resumé, contact Lisa Vollertsen: lisav@monarchschool.com Or send to: Monarch School C/O Employment PO Box 410 Heron, Montana 59844 fax resume to: (406) 847-5014

Life Skills Instructor

The Life Skills Counselor acts as a member of a team of professional staff delivering and modeling the core values and philosophy of the school. In addition the Life Skills Counselor:
• Provides exceptional leadership.
• Maintains positive, professional relationships with students using: sound judgment, integrity, patience, persistence, compassion, awareness, creativity, sense of humor, and maturity.
• Sees to a variety of day-to-day expected or unexpected needs that arise.
• Assist students in learning about themselves, each other, their limits, and their personal goals.
• Participates or facilitates in peer group functions such as Insights, groups, classes, dorm checks, mail distribution, off-campus trips, and physical education activities.
• Supports students’ academic work and development by monitoring academic plans, homework, and special needs.
• Works and communicates with team leader and is abreast of all team or school activities and concerns

In addition, the Life Skills Counselor should possess a BA/BS Degree in related field and/or hold three years of related experience.

All Full Time Positions

All positions requires the ability to understand and work with today’s youth and families, highly developed interpersonal and social communication skills, ability to give constructive feedback, present clear information, use inclusive language and behavior, should be adept in computer and word processing skills, and writing reports and plans.

Salary: DOE
Benefits: Vacation, Health and Retirement
Applicants must pass drug, tuberculosis, and criminal screenings.
This is a Non Smoking Environment