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 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, particularly in areas requiring 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. Counselors are also expected to execute at least one school-based community event per school year and establish systems to support their 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 (historical average of $11,000 with addition of TSIA stipends)
• Other opportunities to earn money at KIPP Jax in the form of additional stipends (eligibility for instructional stipends requires FLDOE certification).

What This Job Offers

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