Career Specialist - Washington High School
About The Position
Jobs for America's Graduates - Kansas (JAG-K) is seeking a full-time Career Specialist for Atchison High School in Kansas City, Kansas. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about student success, teaching students to overcome obstacles to graduation, and preparing them for career and college pathways. JAG-K is a non-profit organization that partners with Kansas schools to offer an elective class providing academic and positive supports to help students earn their high school diploma. The program serves over 5,500 students across 121 programs in 54 Kansas school districts, preparing them for post-secondary education, military service, or the workforce through career exploration and soft skills development. JAG-K emphasizes a culture of Humble, Hungry, and Smart, valuing team players who share credit, prioritize the team, are eager for opportunities, think proactively, and possess emotional intelligence. The organization strives to create a positive environment with ideal team players.
Requirements
- High school diploma
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to work well independently and manage multiple priorities
- Proficiency with technology
Responsibilities
- Identifies, recruits, and educates students who have difficulties with graduation.
- Helps students make a successful transition from school to college, military, or career pathways using the JAG-K Career to Credential Model.
- Develops positive relationships with students by utilizing project-based learning, encouraging resiliency, and providing employer engagement opportunities.
- Delivers student-centered programs with the goal of helping youth achieve their greatest potential.
- Instructs 35 to 60 students, ensuring performance outcomes are met or exceeded.
- Utilizes project-based learning and JAG activities such as student conferences centered around career, civic, social, and service-learning, and career exploration.
- Delivers value-added instruction, support, and advocacy to graduates and non-graduates through follow-up services.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Generous amount of paid time off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Dental and vision insurance
- 403(b)-retirement plan with company match
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance at no cost to the employee
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
