Academic Guidance Counselor

North Florida Baptist Church•Hudson, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

North Florida Christian School is currently seeking an experienced guidance counselor/director to join our administrative team. We are a growing Christian 3K-12th grade school located in Tallahassee, FL. We have offered Christian education to Tallahassee and the surrounding area for 60 years. The ideal person for this position will have the following qualifications and responsibilities:

Requirements

A master's degree within the specific field of school counseling.
Some experience working with students.
Should be able to communicate clearly.
Should be able to work with faculty, parents, and students.
Should possess good classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

Provide a comprehensive program of academic and career guidance with students.
Academic advising will be a primary responsibility guiding students in the selection of their academic program.
Provide a comprehensive program of academic and career counseling.
Responsible for course selection and scheduling for the middle/high school.
Works with ACT and SAT program that has been adopted by the school for testing.
Schedules Parent's Nights to inform parents and students of college information, including financial aid, and necessary testing requirements.
Assists with Orientation.
Develops a portfolio for each student that tracks academic assessment and counseling beginning when students reach the eighth grade.
Assist in developing an ongoing testing improvement program for all students at the school.
Will give special attention to the programs to aid students of their SAT or ACT tests.
Organizes and orders for the annual Stanford Achievement Tests each spring.
Is a member of the Admissions Committee.
On a timely basis at the end of each semester, we will notify the parents/students of students on Academic Probation.
Will complete the list so the Athletic Department is notified of any students who are ineligible.
Is instrumental in the presentation of Awards Day and at Graduation as pertains to guidance including all awards and scholarships.
Will attend all High School faculty meetings and when necessary present material related to Guidance and the help needed from faculty.
Understands the policies relating to Children and Family Services and the reporting requirements for administrators and faculty.
Other duties as assigned.