Immediate School Counselor (High School)

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools • Jacksonville, FL

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The School Counselor is a year-round, certified position at KIPP Bold City High School (grades 9–12). The counselor works closely with families, Learning Specialists, teachers, students, and school leadership to strengthen the school’s ability to meet its academic mission, particularly through collaboration among home, school, and community. Success is measured by positive impact on student attendance, onboarding for new families, students’ social and emotional well-being, and credit recovery as needed. The counselor also leads at least one school-based community event each school year and creates and maintains systems that support their initiatives.

The position requires Florida certification in Guidance and Counseling for grades PK–12. The high school staff schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:45 a.m.–3:45 p.m.; occasional meetings or special school events may occur outside these hours. Wednesdays are early-release days for students, allowing staff to participate in professional development and content team meetings. The position is based at KIPP Bold City High School in Jacksonville, Florida.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and a relevant master’s degree to meet certification standards.
• Relevant Florida teaching certification or eligibility for certification in Guidance and Counseling for Pre-K–Grade 12.
• At least one complete year of school counseling experience with a proven track record of high achievement.
• Pass a background check as required by law, including screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
• Ability to meet the stated Florida certification requirements; the posting states that a master’s degree is required.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of school-based high school counseling experience, including evidence of building systems and partnerships.
• Alternatively, two or more years of high school teaching experience with a proven track record of high achievement in the classroom.
• A Florida Department of Education certification, statement of eligibility, or out-of-state certificate; applicants are asked to detail their certification status.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and serve as the 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 student counseling, including weekly social and/or emotional interventions.
• Provide leadership with appropriate updates about students’ emotional and physical well-being based on interactions with families, assessments, and observations.
• Support students with challenging behaviors.
• Track schoolwide attendance data and work with families of students with low attendance to improve attendance.
• Serve as a liaison between families and community resources, including creating programming or partnerships to benefit students and families.
• Onboard new families to KIPP.
• Oversee summer reading and credit recovery programs through FLVS.
• Execute at least one school-based community event each school year and create and maintain systems that support initiatives.
• Perform other duties outlined by school or regional leadership teams.

Benefits

• Access to health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 403(b) retirement program with a company match.
• Potential additional stipends; instructional stipends are available only to those with FLDOE certification and may change each school year.
• Individualized coaching and professional development are described for lead teachers; the posting does not specifically state that this benefit applies to this counselor role.

What This Job Offers

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