Counselor, Elem School

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Summary:

25 - 26 School Year

The Counselor, Elementary School, is responsible for coordinating and implementing the school’s counseling services program, including academic advisement, developmental guidance, career development, and parent/community involvement.

District Expectations: All district employees must:

• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.
• Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
• Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform essential duties.

Responsibilities:

• Provide ongoing individual, small group, and large group counseling services in social/personal development, academic advisement, and career awareness per the American School Counselor Association standards.
• Collaborate with administrators, teachers, school personnel, parents, and community agencies to meet counseling and educational planning needs.
• Interpret and utilize school records for educational planning and evaluate student transcripts.
• Address individual student needs and refer students to appropriate resources.
• Provide preventive and responsive services, including crisis counseling and mental health support.
• Facilitate parental involvement and assist in parent/teacher/counselor conferences.
• Help students develop self-understanding, self-acceptance, and interpersonal skills.
• Provide information about community resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Note:

These responsibilities are not exhaustive and may change based on district needs.

Additional Information:

• Must have a Florida Professional Educator Certificate:
  Guidance and Counseling (Grades PK-12).
• Proficiency in reading, interpreting documents, and effective written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic math and reasoning skills.
• Ability to travel to various school sites and community organizations.
• Physical activities include standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.

Application Details:

• Applications close at 7:00 p.m. on the posted closing date. Submit before this deadline.
• Must have an active application with an active notification to be considered.
• Current employees can apply via the Infor System (GHR Employee Space).
• Applicants must meet minimum job requirements and skills listed in their profile.

Salary and Additional Info:

See district salary schedules at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./employee relations

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