Do you want to help build a game-changing school?
Leflore Legacy, a tuition-free public charter school, offers equitable education options to students in Greenwood. We believe every scholar deserves a top-notch education, and we simultaneously seek to create one of the best places to work in the Greenwood area.
Our Mission
We believe education is THE civil right of the 21st century. Our mission is to equip and empower middle school students with a rigorous and relevant college preparatory education that is personalized for success in high school, college, and life. This mission leads to our vision of creating a culture of college-going and college-graduating students who will become productive and prepared citizens enjoying academic, social and financial success.
At Leflore Legacy Academy, we count on every adult to exhibit our core values of Excellence, Empowerment and Enjoyment! We also expect everyone on the team to demonstrate commitment, passion, grit, hard work, self-motivation, conscientiousness, and initiative.
Position Summary
The College & Career Guidance Counselor works with scholars, families, and community members to enhance student and community life.
Competencies:
- Organization
- Analysis
- Professionalism
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Growth mindset
- Reliability
- Independence
- Self-motivation
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent education required.
- Experience working with youth preferred.
- Tech savvy with knowledge of appropriate software.
Responsibilities:
- Provides students with administrative and/or personal guidance.
- Helps students foster good relationships with their teachers, families, and peers.
- Maintains relevant student records.
- Meets with parents and guardians to help support students.
- Exhibits polite and professional communication via phone, email, and mail.
- Supports team by performing tasks related to organization and strong communication.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Performs other assignments deemed appropriate and necessary by the Head of School.
Compensation
Within an energetic, focused, and detail-oriented start-up environment, we equip staff with the tools needed to succeed, including a dedicated professional workspace and resources, laptop computer, high-speed internet access, and necessary office supplies. Our salary is competitive, commensurate with experience, and includes benefits.
Commitment to Diversity
Leflore Legacy Academy is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced team. As an equal opportunity employer, Leflore Legacy Academy hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Grade levels:
- 6th grade
- 7th grade
- 8th grade
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Greenwood, MS 38930: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person