Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Organization
Maya empowers opportunity and justice-involved youth to transform the trajectory of their lives. We do this by engaging each of our scholars in a restorative, relevant school experience that prioritizes personalized academic support, well-being, and preparation for the post-Maya pathway of their choice. With an education in our network of schools, our scholars will do more than succeed - they will thrive!
If you would like to learn more about Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation, please visit Seeforever.org .
The Touchstone
At the Maya Angelou Schools, the key to our success is rooted in building trusting, respectful, and nurturing relationships with each other. We strive to create safe spaces for all to be able to reach their limitless potential. We are at our best when we work together to ensure the unique needs of our community are met. We empower each other to grow successfully so we can see forever! This is how we live the Maya Way, even when no one is watching.
Position Overview
The Academic Counselor is expected to support the school-wide goals of emphasizing literacy, helping students develop their critical thinking abilities, driving all students toward mastery and understanding, and helping students find their strengths and talents to use them to address weaknesses and overcome fears. The Academic Counselor will counsel students with educational concerns to facilitate increased learning. The Academic Counselor will also work with students, parents/guardians, teachers, administrators and resource team members to try to improve the individual student's education experience. In addition, the Maya Angelou High School embraces a standards-based instructional program where students develop key skills and competencies to prepare them for postsecondary and career success.
Requirements
Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
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