School Counselor Job at Ambition Preparatory Charter School, Jackson, MS

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  • Ambition Preparatory Charter School
  • Jackson, MS

Job Description

Reports to: School Principal

Hours: TBD

Background on the Organization

Ambition Preparatory Charter School is deeply committed to ensuring that every student in grades K-8 receives the high-quality education that they deserve. Our mission is to provide students with the academic skills and self-discipline needed for college and life success through high-quality instruction, intensive academic support, and hard work.

Responsibilities And Duties

  • Guide the development and implement a competitive school counseling program that focuses on and promotes students’ success
  • Value and respond to the diversity and individual differences of students
  • Ensure equitable access to opportunities and rigorous curriculum for all students
  • Provide direct support services through structured conventions
  • Evaluate areas of strength and advocate for students
  • Provide group or individual responsive services
  • Collaborate with teaching staff to determine how best to meet individual students' needs
  • Work with school faculty and staff to develop plans for maintaining the well-being of individual students and of the student population as a whole
  • Perform assessments, interpret tests and study student records
  • Gather and analyze data to measure results
  • Complete regular reports on progress

Requirements

To be a part of the Ambition Prep team, it is required that all candidates possess an unwavering commitment to Ambition Prep’s mission, students, families, and community through the implementation of policies and procedures. You must share the belief that every student can learn at an advanced level regardless of race, culture, or socioeconomic status. It is required that you have the ability to efficiently adapt in an ambiguous, fast-paced, start-up environment. Candidates must be team oriented and can display a professional level of a growth mindset, maturity, flexibility, promptness, commitment, and organization. Each candidate must also be receptive to constructive feedback with the ability to remodel positive behavior precisely and effectively keeping the common goal of every student in mind.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Masters degree in counseling required
  • Successfully pass a background check passed, required
  • Strong computer skills, including Google Suite and Adobe
  • Experience in working with teams and individuals to meet specific and strategic outcomes
  • Familiarity with online learning platforms
  • 2+ years of experience working as a counselor with youth

Compensation

Ambition Preparatory Charter School offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience. Ambition Preparatory Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.

Disclaimer: This job description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals hired into this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Ambition Prep reserves the right to change any or all content of this job description based on business needs. Ambition Prep will provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities.

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