26-27 School Counselor (High School)

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools • Jacksonville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The School Counselor is a year-round, certified position responsible for enhancing the school's ability to meet its academic mission, particularly where home, school, and community collaboration is key. Success is measured by positively impacting student attendance, the onboarding experience of new families, students’ social/emotional well-being, and credit recovery. Counselors also execute at least one school-based community event per school year and create/maintain systems to support their initiatives. This role is available at KIPP Bold City High School (9-12).

Requirements

• Florida certification in Guidance and Counseling (grades PK-12) is required
• Bachelor's Degree and a relevant Master's degree to meet the standards outlined for certification
• Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for Certification in Guidance and Counseling Pre-K- Grade 12
• At least one complete year of school counseling experience with a proven track-record of high achievement
• Passing a background check, as required by law
• In accordance with Florida House Bill 531, this position requires a background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of school-based high school school counseling that includes evidence of building systems and partnership
• Two or more years of high school teaching experience with a proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom

Responsibilities

• Serve as the coordinator and LEA for all district MRT meetings
• Support classroom teachers with in-class character education and classroom guidance as determined by school leadership
• Provide individual or small group counseling for students, including weekly social and/or emotional interventions
• Provide appropriate updates to leadership on student emotional/physical well-being based on interactions with families, assessments, and observations
• Support students with challenging behaviors
• Track school wide attendance data and work with families of students with low attendance to increase attendance
• Serve as liaison between families and community resources, including creating programming or forming partnerships to benefit students and families
• Onboard new families to KIPP
• Oversee summer reading and credit recovery programs through FLVS
• Execute at least 1 school-based community event a school-year
• Create/maintain systems that support their initiatives

Benefits

• Access to health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision)
• Access to short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement program with a company match
• Individualized coaching and professional development
• Stipends for which the candidate may be eligible (e.g., millage stipends, TSIA stipends, additional stipends)

What This Job Offers

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