Immediate School Counselor (High School)

KIPP • Jacksonville, FL

18h • Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is hiring a year-round, certified School Counselor for KIPP Bold City High School, serving grades 9–12. The counselor works closely with families, Learning Specialists, teachers, students, and principals to strengthen the school’s academic mission, particularly through collaboration among home, school, and community. Success is measured by positive impact on student attendance, onboarding new families, students’ social and emotional well-being, and credit recovery as needed. The counselor also executes 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, or eligibility for that certification. It is a year-round role with a stated start date of an immediate opening. High school staff hours are listed as Monday through Friday, 6:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.; occasional meetings or special school events may take place outside those hours. Wednesday is an early student dismissal day for professional development and content team meetings, with Wellness Wednesdays ending at student dismissal.

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 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.

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.
• For applicants who hold a statement of eligibility or an out-of-state certificate, list that information on the application.

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 leadership with appropriate updates on students’ emotional and physical well-being based on family interactions, 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 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 medical, dental, and vision health benefits.
• Access to short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 403(b) retirement program with a company match.
• Potential eligibility for instructional stipends with FLDOE certification; the posting cites historical averages and additional stipend opportunities, subject to change.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time