Certified School Counselor - Broward

Catapult Learning • Miami, FL

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Catapult Learning provides educational solutions that generate academic achievement and better life outcomes for students. This role involves supporting the behavioral, personal, emotional, and social development of students in grades K-12. The School Counselor will be an advocate, confidence builder, and difference maker, creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive school environment that fosters student growth and development.

Requirements

• Current Florida state licensure or certification required (LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, or school counseling certification).
• Accept intern licenses.
• Master Degree in a Counseling Field (counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field)
• Experience working with school-aged children and/or in educational settings
• Willingness and ability to work with various grade levels
• Ability to navigate online platforms for record keeping and communication
• A passion to help students.

Responsibilities

• Counsel individual or small groups of students in multiple grade levels in a face-to-face school setting.
• Positively impact the educational, behavioral, social, and emotional welfare of every child with whom you engage.
• Nurture student potential through personalized, small group, and classroom counseling, which may focus on academic, emotional, behavioral, or developmental issues.
• Provide support to families, classroom teachers, school principal and other school personnel to maximize effectiveness of services.
• Perform learning assessments (when requested and appropriate) of students’ learning styles, strengths, and weaknesses—to shed light on academic performance and inform further referral.
• Empower parents and school personnel by helping them access community resources that align with the unique needs of individual students and families.
• Champion administrative excellence by completing paperwork that reflects accuracy and efficiency in every detail.
• Stay at the forefront of current changes and trends in the field, equipping yourself with the tools and knowledge to deliver guidance and support to those you serve.
• Forge a foundation of trust and reliability through a deep understanding of the rules and procedures set forth by the Company Counseling Policy and Procedure Manual, the funding source, and the individual school.
• Ensure supervision of students at all times, including escorting students safely to and from classrooms/learning stations. Climbing stairs and light lifting may be required.
• Perform data entry in a timely fashion to meet deadlines (student attendance, progress reports, parent and classroom teacher communication forms, compliance documentation).
• Establish and maintain student forms and files as required by company, local, state, and federal agencies.
• Maintain consistent communication with company supervisors, classroom teachers, principals, and parents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Employee assistance program
• Sick and personal time
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off for periods when schools are closed (for full-time, salaried roles)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level