2026-27 Scholar Support Specialist (EA/JA 1.0 FTE & Itinerant EA/PA 1.0 FTE)
Liberty STEAM Charter School
Location
Sumter, South Carolina
Quick overview
The Scholar Support Specialist provides academic, social-emotional, and career guidance to students through individual, small-group, and classroom sessions. They also lead career navigation initiatives, collaborate with staff and parents, and manage student records and assessments.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Master's degree and a valid South Carolina educator certification in School Counseling, Social Work, or School Psychology. A minimum of 5 years of counseling experience is required, along with a Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) certificate for specific roles.
Job description
Scholar Support Specialist (0.5 School Counselor at EA & 0.5 Career Specialist at JA = 1.0 FTE)
Scholar Support Specialist Grades K-3 (focused on SEL, 51% Character/49% Academics - Itinerant PA/EA)
FSLA Classification
- Exempt (40-45
- Hours a
- Week)
- Department: 1 FTE @ EA/JA & 1 FTE Itinerant @
- PA/EA
- Reports to:
- Dean of
- Culture
- Salary: Instructional Salary Scale (200 Days) + 12
- Additional
- Work
- Days
- Total
- Work
- Days: 212 Days
LSC seeks two Scholar Support Specialists to support K-12 student development in academic, social-emotional, and college/career domains while also being the chief leader of career navigation experiences for our scholars across all three campuses
Key duties include individual/small-group counseling, classroom guidance, parent consultation, and collaborating with staff. One position will be based fully at the Sumter Mall Campus while the other will provide counseling support at the PA & EA campuses.
EA/JA Position
Requires a Master’s degree and valid SC certification in school counseling will guide middle school students by promoting quality career development, assessing skills, and connecting them with community resources. Key duties include managing computer-assisted guidance systems, assisting with career interest inventories, and developing parent/student resources. A valid Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) certificate is required.
Role Responsibilities in School Counseling
- Student
- Support for 4th-6th
- Grade
- Counseling
- Support: Provides individual, small-group, and classroom guidance to improve interpersonal skills, self-confidence, and academic performance.
- Academic &
- Personal
- Development: Guides students in decision-making, evaluates aptitudes for educational planning, and helps with personal/social issues.
- Collaboration &
- Consultation: Consults with parents, teachers, and outside agencies to support student needs, including special meetings.
- Program
- Management: Participates in staff meetings, professional development, and implements data-driven, developmental counseling programs.
- Assessment: Assists students in analyzing learning styles and improving study skills.
Role Responsibilities in Career Navigation
- Student
- Support: Assists counselors and students in identifying career information and technology education programs.
- Career
- Assessment: Administers and evaluates career interest inventories to help students plan for their future.
- Program
- Development: Plans and develops materials on career development for parents, students, and teachers.
- Community
- Engagement: Coordinates community resources representing various occupations to enhance student career development.
- Technology &
- Admin: Utilizes computer-assisted guidance systems and maintains records to align with district goals.
Qualifications
- Education: Minimum of a Master’s degree.
- Certification: Valid South Carolina educator certification in School Counseling, licensed Social Worker, or School Psychologist (Elementary or Secondary) Required
- GCDF Required
- 5 Years Counselor Experience (With Middle School Preferred)
- Reporting: Reports directly to the Dean of Culture
Work Days
- 212
- Compensation: Paid on the Board Approved Instructional Salary Scale
Scholar Support Specialist Grades K-3
LSC seeks a Scholar Support Specialist to support K-12 student development in academic, social-emotional, and college/career domains while also being the chief leader of career navigation experiences for our PA & EA scholars. Key duties include individual/small-group counseling, classroom guidance, parent consultation, and collaborating with staff. Requires a Master’s degree and valid SC certification in school counseling will guide middle school students by promoting quality career development, assessing skills, and connecting them with community resources. Key duties include managing computer-assisted guidance systems, assisting with career interest inventories, and developing parent/student resources.
Role Responsibilities in School Counseling
- Student
- Support for
- Kinder-3rd
- Grade
- Counseling
- Support: Provides individual, small-group, and classroom guidance to improve interpersonal skills, self-confidence, and academic performance.
- Academic &
- Personal
- Development: Guides students in decision-making, evaluates aptitudes for educational planning, and helps with personal/social issues.
- Collaboration &
- Consultation: Consults with parents, teachers, and outside agencies to support student needs, including special meetings.
- Program
- Management: Participates in staff meetings, professional development, and implements data-driven, developmental counseling programs.
- Assessment: Assists students in analyzing learning styles and improving study skills.
Qualifications
- Education: Minimum of a Master’s degree.
- Certification: Valid South Carolina educator certification in School Counseling, licensed Social Worker, or School Psychologist (Elementary) Required
- 5 Years Counselor Experience (With Middle School Preferred)
- Reporting: Reports directly to the Dean of Culture
Work Days
- 212
- Days
- Compensation: Paid on the Board Approved Instructional Salary Scale
Compensation
The salary for this position is very competitive and commensurate with experience. Additionally, Liberty STEAM Charter offers a comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k options. Learn more about our unique employee benefits by clicking here [http://www.libertysteamcharter.org/talent].
To Learn More About Liberty STEAM Charter
Please visit the website by clicking here [http://www.libertysteamcharter.org] to learn more about the story, mission, and model of Liberty STEAM Charter. Liberty STEAM Charter is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Interested applicants should apply directly to the job posting via Jazz HR. Candidates who apply can expect the following recruitment flow: candidate application, video screening, phone interview, and a final interview with school leaders. Offers are made on a rolling basis.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401k
- Life insurance
