School Counselor

Franklin Academy Foundation•Boynton Beach, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Guidance Department provides special services to assist and supplement the work of the classroom teachers. The mission of the Guidance Department is to work together for the good of each and every student to find a safe, structured, diverse environment. The counselors will help students develop their intellectual and physical beings so they can be productive members of society. The Guidance Counselor is a professional member of the administrative staff. He/she is instrumental in supporting the mission, philosophy, objectives and goals of Franklin Academy.

Requirements

Effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication skills.
Executes highly-effective pedagogy in addition to a deep knowledge in subject areas.
Takes initiative and is resourceful in problem solving.
Positive interpersonal skills and can work well on a team.
Bachelor's degree (BA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent.
Possession of valid Guidance and Counseling certification.
Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years successful counseling experience (may include Student Teaching Internship experience).
Successful results of criminal and employment background check and drug testing.
Adherence to the requirements of the Code of Ethics for the Education Profession.

Responsibilities

Provide developmentally appropriate classroom and small group guidance lessons to students based on student need
Provide personal, social, behavioral, and academic counseling to identified students
Lead school wide Character Education Program to include, organizing assemblies, positive behavior program and other programs that support a safe spirit or community with the school.
Provide input to administrators and faculty regarding discipline of identified students
Assist families who have specific needs for community support or referral for public services
Serve as the point of contact and facilitator for scholarships and other mentoring programs
Coordinate Parent Academies
Assure that each assigned student is academically successful behaviorally and socially appropriate achieves his/her documented academic goals and demonstrates at least one full year of growth on standardized test measures
Understands how students learn and provides learning opportunities that support intellectual, social, and personal development of diverse learners.
Establishes and maintains a safe and secure classroom environment.
Uses appropriate technology in teaching and learning processes.
Develops a climate and culture of openness, fairness, mutual respect, support and inquiry.
Works effectively with school colleagues, parents, and the community to support students’ learning and well-being.
Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff.
Actively engages in professional development opportunities.
Support the general school operations.
In addition to your specific job duties all employees are expected to participate in activities that include but are not limited to arrival and dismissal supervision cafeteria supervision attendance at after-hours events, and hallway duty.
Performs other related duties as required.