<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionJob titleSchool Guidance CounselorClassification&nbsp;Exempt&nbsp;Reports toPrincipal&nbsp;Organization UnitSupportApproved byHuman ResourcesEffective date8/1/2025 Job Purpose The School Counselor is a crucial member of the educational team, primarily focused on guiding students through critical academic transitions and ensuring they are on a clear path to success after graduation. This role is responsible for developing and managing a comprehensive counseling program that specifically addresses the needs of students transitioning from middle to high school, and from high school to their chosen post-secondary path. Key Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Transition Support: Facilitate a smooth transition for students entering high school by providing academic planning, course selection guidance, and orientation programs.</li>
<li>Post-Secondary Planning: Deliver a robust program that prepares students for life after high school. This includes administering career assessments, assisting with college and financial aid applications, and connecting students with resources for vocational training and military careers.</li>
<li>Graduation Tracking: Meticulously monitor and track student academic progress to ensure all graduation requirements are met. This involves working with students and parents to create and adjust four-year plans, and intervening with support plans when a student's progress is at risk.</li>
<li>Academic Support: Provide counseling and resources to help students overcome academic challenges that could impact their ability to graduate, such as attendance issues, declining grades, or organizational difficulties.</li>
<li>Crisis and Referral: Serve as a first-line resource for student crises and facilitate appropriate referrals to school or community-based mental health services.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications and Skills:
<ul>
<li>Preferred - Master's degree in School Counseling from an accredited program and a valid state School Counselor license or certification.</li>
<li>Strong organizational and data management skills to effectively track student progress and graduation requirements.</li>
<li>Proficiency in academic advising, career counseling, and college application processes.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Experience working with K-12 students (or specific grade levels as applicable) in an educational setting is highly preferred.</li>
<li>Excellent organizational and time management skills to juggle multiple responsibilities effectively.</li>
<li>Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies.</li>
<li>Commitment to equity and diversity, with the ability to work effectively with students from varied cultural, socio-economic, and linguistic backgrounds.</li>
<li>Sound judgment and decision-making abilities in sensitive situations.</li>
<li>Proficiency in using technology for record-keeping and communication.</li>
</ul>
 Working Conditions &nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer and other technology related components actively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently.</li>
<li>Maintain positive interaction with students, staff, and parents.</li>
</ul>
 Physical Requirements &nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds&nbsp;</li>
<li>Standing for extended periods of time</li>
</ul>
This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
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School Guidance Counselor - Akron

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionFamily Life Academy Charter School (commonly called FLACS) is a nonprofit network of high-performing charter schools in the South Bronx. Family Life Academy Charter Schools, together with the Latino Pastoral Action Center and parents, create the conditions for self-empowerment for all its K-12 students to excel academically, take responsibility for their own learning, and affirm human values, today, in college, and beyond. We are guided by this mission and through it, we have revolutionized education for students from K-12.&nbsp; Family Life Academy Charter Schools is currently seeking dynamic guidance staff who ★&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Value collaboration with like-minded individuals who believe that education is activism. ★&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Want to work in an environment where all students are scholars and academic excellence is the norm. ★&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Believe that young people can be leaders who can create positive change in their communities and that schools should be safe, warm and caring environments.&nbsp; ★&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Desire to work in a place where their skills will be nurtured through an embedded professional development program. GUIDANCE COUNSELOR (9-12) JOB DESCRIPTION Position Overview:&nbsp; Under the supervision of the principal, the guidance counselor implements a comprehensive counseling program and works closely with administration and parents to best serve every child so that they will achieve success in their academic achievement as well as their personal and social growth. The guidance counselor provides mandated services, provides crisis counseling as needed, and meets with students to ensure they have access to grade appropriate resources necessary for academic and social development. The guidance counselor is responsive to the diverse learning needs, strengths, interests and experiences of all students. The guidance counselor works with the school leader and administrators to implement school procedures and policies and communicates with parents, guardians and/or caregivers.&nbsp; &nbsp; Key Responsibilities: ●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Creates and implements data-driven school counseling programs based on the needs of the student body. ●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Provides mandated counseling services to students with IEPs and counseling to at-risk students. ●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Demonstrates knowledge of grade level guidance topics to engage students in age appropriate counseling programs. ●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Conducts daily conflict resolution interventions with students who demonstrate need. ●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Provides support to students struggling with peer relationships, coping strategies and effective social skills. ●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Participates in child study meetings, response to intervention meetings, and IEP meetings. ●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Supports the attendance of students as a member of the school attendance team. ●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Provides individual/family/school crisis intervention for students and their families, including supporting students in shelters. ●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Supports the principal as mandated reporter for attendance referrals, educational neglect, child abuse and neglect, suicide reports and enrollment/transfer of students. ●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Collaborates with teachers, administration and parents exploring interventions to help students achieve academically, social and emotionally. ●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Consults with parents, teachers, administrators and supporting agencies concerning the needs of students and acts as liaison with ACS when necessary. ●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Participates in meetings with parents/guardians and administration regarding school concerns such as academic concerns, lateness and attendance concerns. ●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Collaborates on projects with other members of the guidance team.&nbsp; Professional Responsibilities: ●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Upholds the FLACS mission, core beliefs, and educational philosophy. ●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Reflects on their practice and is a lifelong learner who strives to improve effectiveness and guide professional growth. ●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Engages and collaborates with colleagues and the community to develop and sustain a common culture that supports high expectations for student learning. ●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Displays evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player. &nbsp; Qualifications: ●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Bachelor’s degree minimum, Master’s a plus ●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Prior satisfactory counseling or teaching experience preferred ●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;New York State Certification in School Counseling ●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;NYS Department of Education fingerprint clearance&nbsp; It is the policy of FLACS to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizenship status, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex) or prior record of arrest or convictions (except as provided bylaw), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation, as required by civil rights law. &nbsp;
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High School Guidance Counselor

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionDescription:
The Academy Charter Schools offers an exceptional interdisciplinary curriculum in a technology-rich environment that challenges students to explore connections across subjects and use experiential learning to bridge the gaps between theory and practice. The Academy’s focus on character development and community service cultivate a student body poised to be active, engaged and responsible members of the community. The Academy employs a committed staff whose teaching and high academic and behavioral expectations will promote the excellence known so the community’s children can achieve. Under the supervision of the school principal, provides counseling services for students manifesting social, emotional, behavioral and/or learning difficulties which interfere with the students’ capacity to be successful in school. He/she works with the parents, teachers, other school personnel, outside agencies and the community to modify those aspects of the environment which interfere with positive school adjustments and healthy development.
 
Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Identifies and assesses learning and behavior problems, including factors in the school environment contributing to student problems.</li>
<li>Identifies, assesses and when warranted and possible, modifies social-emotional, cultural, economics as well as other environmental factors impacting negatively on a child’s success in school.</li>
<li>Incorporate students’ parents as partners in the learning process. Keep parents apprised of student’s progress, attitude and behavior. Keep scheduled appointments and be accessible to parents when they have questions</li>
<li>Chair academic conferences with parents i.e. promotion in doubt</li>
<li>Counsels students individually and in groups.</li>
<li>Provides consultation with school staff and parents concerning the growth and development of individual students.</li>
<li>Collaborates with school staff including other mental health providers assigned to respective schools.</li>
<li>Collaborates with special education teacher and serves on as a liaison with CSE.</li>
<li>Provides mandated workshops on child abuse and child neglect to all school staff.</li>
<li>Serves as an advocate for children and for parents around issues that are negatively impacting a child’s success in school.</li>
<li>Liaisons with various agencies (DSS, DJJ, etc.) and institutions (churches, universities, etc.) in order to assist in effecting positive change for students and families that will translate into improved school adjustment and achievement for the child.</li>
<li>Monitors school climates and finds ways of positively impacting that environment for children.</li>
<li>Serves as a member of Crisis Intervention Teams.</li>
<li>Provides group counseling, educational workshops, and other services to parents on topics such as parenting, stress reduction</li>
</ul>
Pay Transparency: The salary range for this role is $ 62,500 - $98,000. Base pay offered may vary within the posted range based on several factors, including but not limited to education, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
 
The Academy is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
 
Requirements:
Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>NYS Certification in School Counseling required.</li>
<li>Masters Degree in School Counseling required</li>
<li>Very strong communication and interpersonal skills required</li>
<li>Excellent written and oral communication skills</li>
<li>Ability to interact successfully with all levels of school personnel, students and parents</li>
<li>Ability to liaise with community agencies</li>
<li>Demonstrates abilities/strategies to reduce inappropriate, student behaviors and improve classroom or school climate</li>
</ul>

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionDescription:Elementary School Guidance CounselorNolensville, TNDescription
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Under the direction of the school principal, the part time guidance counselor is responsible for supporting the Diocese of Nashville in its mission to evangelize and catechize youth in a Catholic School environment. 
 
GENERAL SUMMARY: 
Under the supervision of the Principal, the accepted candidate is responsible for fulfilling the duties of the school counselor for the duration of the school year. All professional and support staff, in conjunction with administration, teachers, and aides, are responsible for fostering the spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical development of children engaged in the Catholic elementary school experience. 
 
 
Requirements:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
<ul>
<li>Recognizes and supports the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church; a teacher may not espouse any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Church. </li>
<li>Gives evidence of lived Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of personal faith journey; strives to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example. </li>
<li>Plan individual solution-focused counseling, small groups, and drop-in crisis counseling to help in the academic development and personal/social growth of students. </li>
<li>Organize classroom counseling lessons on topics such as bullying, conflict resolution, peer relations, and others to be discussed with administration. </li>
<li>Coordinate with outside agencies in order to enrich the counseling curriculum. </li>
<li>Manage teacher, parent, and outside agency (therapists, doctors, etc.) consultations to discuss student concerns and track progress. </li>
<li>Develop plans of action that will assist the student in reaching his/her fullest potential. </li>
<li>Demonstrate competence in field by demonstrating current, thorough knowledge of best practices. </li>
<li>Adhere to the established disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and positive self image; set high standards for student behavior and manage inappropriate behavior effectively. </li>
<li>Maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment. </li>
<li>Cooperate with school and diocesan administration; work effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with students and parents. </li>
<li>At all times demonstrate professional responsibility in enforcing diocesan and school policies and regulations. </li>
<li>Maintain confidentiality of information, display sound judgment in dress and general behavior. </li>
<li>Perform other duties as assigned. </li>
</ul>
Requirements
Physical/Mental Requirements: 
<ul>
<li>Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal office environment. </li>
</ul>
Required Activities: Walking, sitting, standing, stooping, reaching, talking, handling, hearing, carrying, and keyboarding. Basic Qualifications: 
<ul>
<li>A working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Catholic Church. If a baptized Catholic, must be a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church </li>
<li>Excellent communications skills including written, verbal, public speaking, and presentation skills </li>
<li>Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter and be well-organized; must be a team player </li>
<li>Be available for evening and weekend work as necessary; have reliable transportation </li>
<li>Be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously </li>
<li>Proficiency in the use of computer technology including word processing and the use of Microsoft Office and related technology; ability to maintain confidentiality </li>
<li>Flexibility in assessing needs and strategies and adapt appropriately in a ministerial environment </li>
<li>The ability to successfully complete a criminal history and background check </li>
<li>Professional bearing and clean and neat personal appearance </li>
</ul>
 Education and Experience: 
<ul>
<li>M. A. or M. S. degree in Counselor Education and/or other counseling-related field </li>
<li>Minimum 3 years of experience teaching and/or school-based counseling, preferably in an elementary school environment </li>
<li>Valid Tennessee issued certificate and/or license </li>
</ul>

Elementary School Guidance Counselor

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionPosition: School Guidance Counselor
Compensation Rate: Pays up to $50
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
<ul>
<li>Implements the comprehensive school counseling program as outlined in the Schools Professional Counselor plan.</li>
<li>Assist in the planning and selection of the middle and high school student curriculum courses.</li>
<li>Assists students with course planning and course selections</li>
<li>Assists in administering standardized assessments and surveys, interpreting results to students and parents.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Maintain student records and protect confidentiality.</li>
<li>Provide student information to colleges and potential employers according to provisions of the Boards’ policy on student records.</li>
<li>Assist students with the process of college applications and financial aid information</li>
<li>Assist students with educational and occupational plans</li>
<li>Provide information regarding tutors, summer school, dual credit, etc.</li>
<li>Coordinate all college fairs and college visits</li>
<li>Works in collaboration with other stakeholders in narrowing the achievement gap</li>
<li>Provides professional leadership to establish a culture conducive to learning</li>
<li>Counsels individual and/or small groups of students with academic, career and personal/social concerns</li>
<li>Assists students in developing a plan for achieving educational, career and personal/social goals</li>
<li>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</li>
<li>Confers with classroom teachers, administration, support staff, community agencies and parents regarding students and their needs</li>
<li>Provides support to teachers in the delivery of counseling program related curriculum</li>
<li>Coordinates with school and community agencies to broaden students' resources</li>
<li>Seeks resources necessary to achieve school goals</li>
<li>Guides individuals/groups of students through the development of educational plans, career awareness and personal/social growth issues</li>
<li>Identifies and disaggregates critical data, such as grades, test scores, attendance, promotion rates, graduation and postsecondary enrollment rate</li>
<li>Uses data to develop strategies to positively impact students</li>
<li>Follows the guidelines of the national, state and district standards for professional school counselors</li>
<li>Works with middle school counselor for vertical alignment of services</li>
<li>Adheres to ethical and legal professional standards</li>
<li>Uses appropriate technology for counseling services</li>
<li>Performs other related duties, as required.</li>
</ul>
QUALIFICATIONS:
<ul>
<li>A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Education and/or Counseling</li>
<li>State of Florida School Counselor certification or eligibility for Florida State certification is required.</li>
<li>Preference will be given to candidates who have orientation to and/or experience in a secondary high school setting.</li>
</ul>
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.

School Guidance Counselor (URGENTLY HIRING)

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Central Elementary School Guidance Counselor
Central Elementary School Guidance Counselor
Central Elementary School Guidance Counselor

Central Elementary School Guidance Counselor

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionDescription:
The Academy Charter Schools offers an exceptional interdisciplinary curriculum in a technology-rich environment that challenges students to explore connections across subjects and use experiential learning to bridge the gaps between theory and practice. The Academy’s focus on character development and community service cultivate a student body poised to be active, engaged and responsible members of the community. The Academy employs a committed staff whose teaching and high academic and behavioral expectations will promote the excellence known so the community’s children can achieve.
 
Under the supervision of the school principal, provides counseling services for students manifesting social, emotional, behavioral and/or learning difficulties which interfere with the students’ capacity to be successful in school. He/she works with the parents, teachers, other school personnel, outside agencies and the community to modify those aspects of the environment which interfere with positive school adjustments and healthy development.
 
Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Identifies and assesses learning and behavior problems, including factors in the school environment contributing to student problems.</li>
<li>Identifies, assesses and when warranted and possible, modifies social-emotional, cultural, economics as well as other environmental factors impacting negatively on a child’s success in school.</li>
<li>Incorporate students’ parents as partners in the learning process. Keep parents apprised of student’s progress, attitude and behavior. Keep scheduled appointments and be accessible to parents when they have questions</li>
<li>Chair academic conferences with parents i.e. promotion in doubt</li>
<li>Counsels students individually and in groups.</li>
<li>Provides consultation with school staff and parents concerning the growth and development of individual students.</li>
<li>Collaborates with school staff including other mental health providers assigned to respective schools.</li>
<li>Collaborates with special education teacher and serves on as a liaison with CSE.</li>
<li>Provides mandated workshops on child abuse and child neglect to all school staff.</li>
<li>Serves as an advocate for children and for parents around issues that are negatively impacting a child’s success in school.</li>
<li>Liaisons with various agencies (DSS, DJJ, etc.) and institutions (churches, universities, etc.) in order to assist in effecting positive change for students and families that will translate into improved school adjustment and achievement for the child.</li>
<li>Monitors school climates and finds ways of positively impacting that environment for children.</li>
<li>Serves as a member of Crisis Intervention Teams.</li>
<li>Provides group counseling, educational workshops, and other services to parents on topics such as parenting, stress reduction</li>
</ul>
Pay Transparency: The salary range for this role is $ 62,500 - $98,000. Base pay offered may vary within the posted range based on several factors, including but not limited to education, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
 
The Academy is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Requirements:
Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>NYS Certification in School Counseling required.</li>
<li>Masters Degree in School Counseling required</li>
<li>Very strong communication and interpersonal skills required</li>
<li>Excellent written and oral communication skills</li>
<li>Ability to interact successfully with all levels of school personnel, students and parents</li>
<li>Ability to liaise with community agencies</li>
<li>Demonstrates abilities/strategies to reduce inappropriate, student behaviors and improve classroom or school climate</li>
</ul>

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