School Guidance Counselor

Guidance Counselor

Margaret Williams (Re-assigned) Guidance Counselor, 11 Month, 7.50 Hours per day Salary: $52,250.00-$64.063.00 (or per the  Salary Schedule)

Applicant must hold appropriate certification or show evidence of appropriate certification eligibility for this position.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Certified as a Guidance Counselor by the State of Florida.
• Satisfactory criminal background check.
• Note:
  
  Beginning January 1, 2026, new hires must be screened through the Clearinghouse (information on the Clearinghouse is available at )

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of child development and especially of characteristics of children in the age group assigned.
• Knowledge of current educational research, especially in the field of guidance and counseling.
• Basic understanding and knowledge of use of current technology in the field.
• Knowledge of varied learning styles and skill in using varied methods to counsel students with different learning styles.
• Knowledge and skill in crisis prevention, intervention and arbitration techniques.
• Knowledge of and skill in career counseling.
• Knowledge of student referral procedures for special assistance.
• Knowledge of graduation requirements, college admission requirements, scholarship opportunities for students, requirements for Florida Academic Scholars and Gold Seal Programs.
• Skill in oral and written communication with students, parents, and others.
• Ability to plan and implement activities for maximum effectiveness.
• Ability to assess levels of student ability and achievement effectively, administer a variety of standardized tests, analyze and explain test results and prescribe actions for improvement.
• Ability to work effectively with students, peers, administrators, community agencies, parents and others.

Reports To:

Principal or Designee

Job Goal:

To provide guidance and counseling services to students, parents, and teachers so that students are able to reach their greatest physical, emotional, psychological and behavioral potential.

Supervises: N/A

Performance Responsibilities:

• Planning/Preparation:
• Develop counseling programs by taking into consideration developmental needs of students, needs assessments, and School Improvement Plan goals.
• Establish priorities and an implementation schedule for counseling and student service programs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary conferences concerning individual cases of special need, including academic, social, cultural, emotional, and economic.
• Select appropriate variety of materials for a well balanced counseling program.
• Classroom Management:
• Implement, coordinate, and monitor school wide counseling services and activities.
• Maintain student records according to established guidelines.
• Contribute to the effective operation of the school including participation in school-wide events, committees, and supervisory responsibilities to assure student safety.
• Organize and create an environment for an effective counseling program.
• Assessment/Evaluation:
• Demonstrate knowledge of theories, techniques, and instruments used for assessment.
• Administer tests, interpret scores, and communicate results.
• Explain nature and purpose of assessment in an understandable manner, including its uses and limitations, and provide feedback to appropriate individuals.
• Exercise confidentiality in the sharing of test results.
• Assess attainment of counseling program objectives, including using feedback from students, parents, and staff.
• Intervention/Direct Services:
• Provide personal/social growth counseling including individual and group concerning academic success, understanding of self and others, communication skills, decision making, relationship skills, conflict resolution, goal setting, and effective coping skills necessary to refuse participation in substance abuse and physical violence.
• Recognize, appreciate, and serve the cultural differences and special needs of individuals and families.
• Recognize overt indicators of student distress or abuse and take appropriate intervention, referral, or reporting actions.
• Provide crisis intervention services, including follow-up services as appropriate.
• Develop transitional services by orienting new students and their parents and assisting students moving from grade to grade or school to school.
• Provide interventions for at-risk students and those with special learning and behavioral needs.
• Provide students with programs for career awareness and development of work/study skills.
• Develop with each student (at the secondary level) a comprehensive educational/career plan which targets high school completion, exploration and requirements of postsecondary opportunities, criteria for scholarships, and financial aid information.
• Technology:
• Use technology resources effectively.
• Use technology to establish an atmosphere of active learning.
• Provide students with opportunities to use technology to gather and share information.
• Facilitate student access to the use of electronic resources.
• Explore and evaluate new…