2026-2027 School Counselor (K-8)

KIPP • Jacksonville, FL

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The School Counselor is a year-round, certified position responsible for collaborating with families, Learning Specialists, teachers, students, and Principal(s) to enhance the school’s ability to meet its academic mission, particularly where home, school, and community collaboration is crucial. Success in this role is measured by positively impacting student attendance, the onboarding experience of new families, students’ social/emotional well-being, and credit recovery as needed. Counselors are also expected to execute at least one school-based community event per school year and create/maintain 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.
• 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 OR 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.
• 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: 251-500 employees