Guidance Counselor Lower School

Donna Klein Jewish Academy (DKJA) is a vibrant Jewish day school committed to academic excellence, Jewish values, and fostering a love of learning. We provide a nurturing and intellectually stimulating environment where students develop a strong sense of identity, purpose, and commitment to their Jewish heritage. For the upcoming 2025-2026 school year we are seeking an experienced Lower School Guidance Counselor.

The Guidance Counselor will be responsible for working with students both individually and in small groups, as well as teaching Guidance classes K-4. The Guidance Counselor collaborates with teachers to offer social and emotional support for students. The Guidance Counselor maintains individual student records. The Guidance Counselor assists in acting as the liaison between the school, parents and families, as well as other professionals in the community as it relates to the social-emotional wellbeing of students. The Lower School Guidance Counselor also assists the Director of Guidance.

Key Responsibilities:

● Work with students individually or in small groups, to address social, emotional and academic issues.

● Conduct in class guidance lessons.

● Responsible for providing parent programming with Director of Guidance

● Member of the Guidance Department and is a liaison between the teachers, parents, outside service providers and Director of Guidance, including making referrals to outside services if necessary.

● Responsible for assisting the Director of Guidance in planning programming for students.

● Maintains communication with administration, faculty, and parents to meet the needs of each student.

● Responsible for creating and maintaining student records.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Master’s Degree in Social Work, School Counseling, Psychology or related field

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

At least five years’ experience working in a school setting

Donna Klein Jewish Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of required background screening in accordance with Florida law. Candidates selected for hire must be eligible for and successfully complete Level 2 screening through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Clearinghouse system. Information regarding the Florida Clearinghouse process can be found at:.

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory results of all required screenings and verification of credentials.

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person