School Counselor - Bonita Springs High School

The School District of Lee County•Fort Myers, FL

About The Position

The School Counselor designs and implements a data-driven, comprehensive school counseling program for all students. The program addresses barriers to learning and achievement or opportunity gaps, with goals focused on academic development, college and career readiness, and social-emotional development. The counselor provides direct counseling and planning services, as well as indirect support through referrals and collaboration with families, school personnel, and other stakeholders. The role promotes a safe and supportive school climate, student development, educational equity, and post-graduate success. It includes supporting students through transitions and periods of heightened stress, contributing to mental health prevention and intervention services, and partnering with community providers. The counselor uses student data and technology to plan, deliver, and evaluate services, and applies professional, legal, and ethical standards in accordance with relevant policies and regulations. The position also performs directed Medicaid administrative claims reimbursable activities under the School District Administrative Claiming Guide. Candidates selected for this location may qualify for an incentive. The posting notes that candidates without the specified certification may still apply and may be eligible for hiring in a subject area not listed on their Florida teaching certificate.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling from an accredited institution.
Valid Florida teaching certificate in guidance and counseling PK-12.
Clear and concise oral and written communication skills.
Analytical, mathematical, organizational, and prioritization skills.
Flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing priorities and demands.
Knowledge and application of counseling theories and practices.
Knowledge of and ability to interpret and enforce applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of and experience using multiple project management tools and methodologies.
Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws and regulations related to student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention.
Ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel.
Ability to provide timely and professional customer service.
Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Proven experience successfully managing business or department functions and staff.
Industry certification.
Lean Six Sigma Certification.

Responsibilities

Design and implement a data-driven, comprehensive school counseling program for all students to address barriers to learning and close achievement and opportunity gaps.
Provide direct student services, including school counseling core curriculum, individual counseling and student planning, large- and small-group counseling, and preventative and responsive services.
Provide indirect student services through referrals and consultation or collaboration with parents, teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders.
Deliver programs that promote American School Counselor Association essential mindsets and behavior standards, including learning, social, self-management, and college/career readiness skills.
Promote understanding of student standards and their connection to academic success, social-emotional development, and college/career readiness among faculty, students, parents, and community members.
Use leadership, advocacy, and collaboration to create systemic change that improves students’ academic, social-emotional, and post-graduate success.
Promote a safe and supportive school climate and opportunities for academic development, social-emotional learning, and college/career readiness.
Foster parent and community partnerships supporting students’ academic, social-emotional, and career development.
Apply cultural competence and ethical and professional competencies when planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the counseling program.
Provide counseling to students during transitions, separation, heightened stress, and critical change.
Support the continuum of mental health services, including prevention and intervention, and identify best practices for collaboration with community mental health providers.
Develop and communicate a concise, clear, and comprehensive counseling vision and mission aligned with school, district, and state visions and missions.
Use school data to identify students performing below grade level and provide opportunities and resources to support their success.
Use technology effectively and efficiently to plan, organize, implement, and evaluate the comprehensive school counseling program.
Make legal and ethical decisions based on counseling and educational-system standards and principles, including district and building policies.
Perform directed Medicaid administrative claims reimbursable activities in accordance with Chapter 3 of the federally approved School District Administrative Claiming (SDAC) Guide.