Career Specialist - El Dorado High School

Jobs for America's Graduates • El Dorado, AR

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Jobs for America's Graduates - Kansas (JAG-K) is seeking a full-time Career Specialist for El Dorado High School in El Dorado, Kansas. This role is 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 other positive supports to ensure 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. The organization fosters a culture of 'Humble, Hungry, and Smart' and values ideal team players who share credit, prioritize the team, and are continuously seeking improvement.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to work well independently
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficient with technology
• Complete a resume and cover letter
• Complete a Selective Hiring Assessment

Responsibilities

• Identifies, recruits, and educates students who have difficulties between them and graduation.
• Helps students make a successful transition from school to college, military, or career pathways using the JAG model.
• Develops positive relationships with students through project-based learning, trauma-informed care, and employer engagement.
• Delivers student-centered programs with the goal of helping youth achieve their greatest potential.
• Instructs 35 to 60 students to ensure performance outcomes are met or exceeded utilizing project-based learning and JAG activities.
• Conducts 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED