Job Description
Position: School Guidance Counselor
Compensation Rate: Pays up to $50
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Implements the comprehensive school counseling program as outlined in the Schools Professional Counselor plan.
- Assist in the planning and selection of the middle and high school student curriculum courses.
- Assists students with course planning and course selections
- Assists in administering standardized assessments and surveys, interpreting results to students and parents.
- Acts as an advocate for all students and is available to students to provide guidance that will lead each student to an increased personal growth self- understanding and maturity.
- Maintain student records and protect confidentiality.
- Provide student information to colleges and potential employers according to provisions of the Boards’ policy on student records.
- Assist students with the process of college applications and financial aid information
- Assist students with educational and occupational plans
- Provide information regarding tutors, summer school, dual credit, etc.
- Coordinate all college fairs and college visits
- Works in collaboration with other stakeholders in narrowing the achievement gap
- Provides professional leadership to establish a culture conducive to learning
- Counsels individual and/or small groups of students with academic, career and personal/social concerns
- Assists students in developing a plan for achieving educational, career and personal/social goals
- Consults with a variety of school based teams to facilitate appropriate placement decisions to enhance student achievement, which includes but is not limited to exceptional student staffings, 504 determination meetings, and Multi-Disciplinary team meetings
- Confers with classroom teachers, administration, support staff, community agencies and parents regarding students and their needs
- Provides support to teachers in the delivery of counseling program related curriculum
- Coordinates with school and community agencies to broaden students' resources
- Seeks resources necessary to achieve school goals
- Guides individuals/groups of students through the development of educational plans, career awareness and personal/social growth issues
- Identifies and disaggregates critical data, such as grades, test scores, attendance, promotion rates, graduation and postsecondary enrollment rate
- Uses data to develop strategies to positively impact students
- Follows the guidelines of the national, state and district standards for professional school counselors
- Works with middle school counselor for vertical alignment of services
- Adheres to ethical and legal professional standards
- Uses appropriate technology for counseling services
- Performs other related duties, as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Education and/or Counseling
- State of Florida School Counselor certification or eligibility for Florida State certification is required.
- Preference will be given to candidates who have orientation to and/or experience in a secondary high school setting.
Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
Education:
• Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
• English (Required)
License/Certification:
• Teaching Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Focused Staffing Group does not discriminate in employment or educational programs, services, or activities based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, military/veteran status, disability, marital status, or any other protected category in accordance with state and federal laws.