Counselor - Middle Junior (11-month)
About The Position
This position exists to provide a comprehensive counseling program that addresses academic, personal/social, and career development by designing, implementing, evaluating and enhancing a program that promotes student achievement. The objectives of the guidance program are outlined in the Polk County Developmental Guidance Plan and include services to students, parents, staff and the community. The comprehensive developmental school counseling program provides education, prevention, intervention, and advocacy. The School Counselor aligns with the district's mission to support the academic achievement of all students, insuring equity and access to all. The counselor implements federal, state and local mandates; facilitates the successful transition and progression of students throughout the system; develops and maintains a written plan for effective delivery of the school counseling program, communicating the goals to educational stakeholders. Direct services address guidance curriculum, individual student planning, preventive and responsive services. The counselor works with students individually and in groups and provides consultation to teachers and other school personnel regarding students and makes referrals as appropriate.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Counselor Education or Guidance and Counseling.
- Valid Florida certification in Guidance and Counseling, K-12.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of counseling.
- Knowledge of developmental, physical, social/emotional needs and abilities of students, and cultural diversity.
- Compliance with legal and ethical standards (American School Counselor Association ethical standards).
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Proficiency in current technology and software.
- Ability to provide leadership and professional learning.
- Ability to attend to detail and follow tasks through to completion.
- Ability to organize and set priorities.
- Ability to work independently and effectively and meet deadlines.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and maintain appropriate confidentiality.
- Ability to develop and implement data-rich, needs-driven, research-supported programs.
- Ability to engage in continuous program evaluation activities.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual/biliterate preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide a comprehensive counseling program that addresses academic, personal/social, and career development.
- Design, implement, evaluate, and enhance a program that promotes student achievement.
- Implement federal, state, and local mandates.
- Facilitate the successful transition and progression of students throughout the system.
- Develop and maintain a written plan for effective delivery of the school counseling program.
- Communicate program goals to educational stakeholders.
- Provide direct services addressing guidance curriculum, individual student planning, preventive and responsive services.
- Work with students individually and in groups.
- Provide consultation to teachers and other school personnel regarding students.
- Make referrals as appropriate.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
