Immediate School Counselor (K-8)
About The Position
The School Counselor is a year-round, certified position that is responsible for working closely with families, Learning Specialists, teachers, students and Principal(s) to enhance the school’s ability to meet its academic mission, especially where home, school, and community collaboration is key to achieving that mission. Success in this role is measured by positively impacting (1) student attendance, (2) the onboarding experience of new families, (3) students’ social/emotional well-being, and (4) credit recovery, as needed. Counselors also execute at least 1 school-based community event a school-year and create/maintain systems that 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
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 for students
- 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 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
- To support teacher practice and their growth, all lead teachers receive individualized coaching and professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
