Counselor (Open-End)

The School District of Lee County•Fort Myers, FL

About The Position

This position involves planning and implementing educational programs, creating a conducive learning environment, and assessing student progress. The role requires diagnosing student needs, collaborating with colleagues and parents, and enforcing school policies. Additionally, the counselor will utilize technology, maintain records, perform Medicaid administrative claims reimbursable activities, adhere to ethical standards, support school improvement, and recognize indicators of student distress or abuse. An appropriate testing environment and test security must also be established.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Valid Florida teaching certificate covering appropriate area of responsibility.
Clear and concise oral and written communication skills.
Analytical, mathematical, organizational, and prioritization skills.
Flexibility and adaptability in dealing with rapidly changing priorities and demands.
Interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and enforce pertinent regulations, policies, and procedures for the functional area of assignment.
Knowledge of and experience using multiple project management tools and methodologies.
Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention.
Ability to work effectively under stress of deadlines, volume of workload, and multitasking requirements.
Ability to organize self, prioritize tasks, and maintain a high level of energy in a fast-paced environment to provide efficient services.
Ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel.
Ability to deliver high-quality customer service in a timely and professional manner.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
Experience managing business/department functions and staff.
Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

Plan individually or cooperatively a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, diverse backgrounds, and abilities of students.
Assist in establishing department or grade-level curriculum objectives and the development of the comprehensive plan for the implementation and evaluation of the objectives.
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
Diagnose the learning strengths and weaknesses of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of District specialists as deemed appropriate.
Counsel with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
Assist administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for support personnel and school volunteers to work cooperatively with department heads or grade level chairmen; evaluate their effectiveness.
Use appropriate technology in teaching and the learning process.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records and reports as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
Perform Medicaid administrative claims reimbursable activities as directed in accordance with Chapter 3 of the federally approved School District Administrative Claiming (SDAC) Guide.
Adhere to the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida and meet all school and District policy requirements.
Support school improvement initiatives by actively participating in school activities, services, and programs.
Recognize overt indicators of student distress or abuse and take appropriate action based on school procedures and law.
Establish an appropriate testing environment and test security.