Guidance Counselor

MAJOR FUNCTION :  The Guidance Counselor provides a comprehensive school counseling program that assists all students in acquiring the skills and knowledge to maximize highest student achievement in a safe learning environment.Primary duties will include, but are not limited to:Implements the comprehensive school counseling program as outlined in the Schools Professional Counselor plan;Acts as an advocate for all students;Works in collaboration with other stakeholders in narrowing the achievement gap;Provides professional leadership to establish a culture conducive to learning;Counsels individual and/or small groups of students with academic, career and personal/social concerns;Assists students in developing a plan for achieving educational, career, and personal/social goals;Works with Assistant Principal on student scheduling needs;Serves as the dual-enrollment liaison between the high school and the collegeImplements dual-enrollment degree pathway plans for individual studentsConsults with a variety of school-based teams to facilitate appropriate placement decisions to enhance student achievement, which includes but is not limited to exceptional student education staffing, 504 determination meetings, and MTSS/Problem-Solving Team;504 program leadServes as the lead for the school’s weekly student intervention meetings.Serves as the graduation coach for the school.Confers with classroom teachers, administration, support staff, community agencies and parents regarding students and their needs;Provides support to teachers in the delivery of counseling program related curriculum;Completes suicide risk assessments when needed as according to law;Serves with the Dean of Students as part of the Mental Health Team;Communicates with community agencies on behalf of students when needed; including but not limited to: mental health resources, homeless student resources, second harvest resources, DCF contacts and resources;Coordinates with school and community agencies to broaden students’ resources;Seeks resources necessary to achieve school goals;Guides individuals/groups of students through the development of educational plans, career awareness and personal/social growth issues;Identifies and disaggregates critical data, such as grades, test scores, attendance, promotion rates, graduation and postsecondary enrollment rate;Uses data to develop strategies to positively impact students;Follows guidelines of the national, state and district standards for professional schoolAdheres to ethical and legal professional standards; andUses appropriate technology for counseling servicesMINIMUM TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:   Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling and State of Florida School. Certification in Preference given to candidates who have served as a school counselor at the high school level, with comprehensive knowledge and experience of the Florida High School Graduation requirements. Preference given to candidates who have served as the dual-enrollment coordinator at the high school level and has experience with dual enrollment course planning and communication with post-secondary institutions, deadlines and processes.  Preference given to candidates who have previously served as a 504-coordinator.TermsGuidance Counselors report to the principal; This is a 10-month position.