About Job

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Certified School Counselor reports to the Certified School Counselor Coordinator in all related guidance functions and provides student services, career and academic advisement, and academic and personal guidance counseling, with the ultimate goal of providing each student with the opportunity to meet requirements of graduation.

REQUIREMENTS: A Masters degree, or higher, with a minimum of three years teaching experience preferred, appropriate Florida Department of Education certification for the position, with effective oral, written and personal communication skills; adaptability to change; ability to work with parents, students, teachers, military, higher education personnel, and administration; knowledgeable in pupil progression, graduation requirements, alternative acceleration and remediation type programs; ability to transcribe student transcripts into the FLDOE format; perform scheduling adjustments in the best interest of the student, and the ability to relate to any child in a non-judgmental and caring manner.

DUTIES: Assists the Guidance Coordinator in meeting departmental goals and mandates, with responsibility for specific duties, consisting of, but not limited to the following:

Promotes and provides Establishes a “student friendly”, “student focused” welcome center
Provides student-focused guidance services
Conducts and participates in meetings relative to the duties of this department
Assists with testing coordination
Disseminates appropriate information to students and staff
Performs student and teacher consultation
Keeps abreast of current guidance related concerns
Supports and complies with department rules and procedures
Attends appropriate workshops
Participates in the weekly parent conference schedule
Facilitates conferences related to the position
Assists with student scheduling and coordinates schedule changes
Performs assigned guidance department responsibilities
Represents the school and department at community-related/sponsored activities and events
Performs classroom guidance activities
Assists with creating a Master Schedule
Performs senior credit check sessions
Provides information and assistance regarding scholarships and post-secondary educational opportunities
Conducts S_tudent Assessment Literacy P_lan (SAL-P) activities
Assists in graduation activities and other student activities as assigned
Establishes and maintains an open line of communication with students, parents and staff
Participates “Guidance/Parent” night activities
Supports the school’s Mission and Vision
Performs other duties as assigned