2026-2027 School Counselor (K-8)

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools • Jacksonville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is seeking a certified School Counselor for the 2026-2027 school year to work at KIPP Impact Academy. This is a year-round position responsible for collaborating with families, learning specialists, teachers, students, and principals to enhance the school's academic mission, with a focus on home, school, and community collaboration. Success will be measured by positive impacts on student attendance, the onboarding experience for new families, students' social/emotional well-being, and credit recovery. The role also involves executing at least one school-based community event per school year and creating/maintaining systems to support these initiatives.

Requirements

• 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 K-8 school counseling that includes evidence of building systems and partnership.
• Two or more years of K-8 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 a 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.
• Perform other duties as outlined by school or regional leadership teams.

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 for lead teachers
• Stipends for certified New-to-KIPP instructional staff
• TSIA stipends
• Other opportunities to earn money at KIPP Jax in the form of additional stipends

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees