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
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Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education
Industries
Education
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