INSTRUCTOR​/PKY - Elementary School Counselor

Job No: 538508

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Counseling/Community Outreach/Social Work, Early childhood education/Childcare

Department:  - ED-ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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Title:

INSTRUCTOR/PKY

You belong at a K-12 teaching and learning environment that's leading the way!

If you are interested in being a part of this dedicated team of professionals, we invite you to submit your curriculum vitae or resume and application.

The Elementary School Counselor designs, implements, and delivers a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate school counseling program that promotes students' academic achievement and social, emotional, and behavioral development. The counselor collaborates with teachers, administrators, families, and K-12 counseling staff to provide coordinated, data-driven services that support all students, while also supporting school wide initiatives and student supervision.

• Design and deliver a comprehensive elementary school counseling program aligned with students' academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs
• Implement developmentally appropriate classroom guidance, small-group, and individual counseling services
• Collaborate with elementary teachers and participate in grade-level and Student Success Team meetings to identify and address student needs using data-based interventions
• Coordinate with middle and high school counselors to ensure a cohesive K-12 counseling program
• Advocate for students in collaboration with parents, administrators, and school staff
• Provide individual planning services to promote self-responsibility, study skills, and academic opportunities
• Maintain regular communication with families through conferences, electronic communication, and in-person meetings
• Use technology effectively to support instruction, collaboration, and program delivery
• Support standardized testing initiatives, parent education opportunities, staff development, and school improvement planning
• Engage in continuous professional learning, reflective practice, and collaborative inquiry to improve program effectiveness
• Provide system-level support to strengthen partnerships among teachers, staff, families, and community members
• Other duties may include:
  Student supervision throughout the day;
  Oversee McKinney-Vento and Backpack for Kids.

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P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School (DRS) is a public school established in 1934 with the mission to design, test, and disseminate innovations in K-12 education through serving a varied student population.

Affiliated with the College of Education at the University of Florida, P.K. Yonge faculty may partner with members of the college to develop, and test teaching solutions designed to respond to the varied learning needs of our students.

Teachers work closely in a collaborative environment that cultivates new ideas designed to impact K-12 schools. As practitioner-researchers, P.K. Yonge faculty are constantly working to bridge theory and practice.

Teachers enjoy greater professional autonomy. Faculty engage in professional learning opportunities each year through webinars, workshops, learning communities, and teacher research aimed at increasing knowledge of adaptive, student-centered learning environments.

As an employee of the University of Florida, teachers have the ability to participate in the university promotion process — which has the potential to lead to higher rank and salary. P.K. Yonge teachers have full access to UF benefits. Additionally, teachers are afforded the use of the UF tuition assistance program to pursue advanced degrees at the University of Florida.

Expected Salary:
Commensurate with education & experience.

• A Master's degree; candidates with Bachelor's degree will be considered, but will be required to obtain a Master's degree within three years of hire.
• Florida DOE subject area certification.
• Excellent oral and written…