Counselor, Adult Tech , PT

TrulyHired; Brandon (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking a Part-Time Adult Tech Guidance Counselor to work 4:30pm–7:30pm in Florida. The counselor will provide information on college applications, financial aid, scholarships, and career/technical guidance to students and parents.

Responsibilities include developing an organized system of postsecondary resources, delivering individual and group counseling, consulting with administrators and teachers, interpreting school records, and connecting families with community resources.

Qualifications

• Provide college application, financial aid, and scholarship information.
• Develops organized resources for postsecondary education.
• Deliver individual, small group, and large group counseling on academics, career awareness, and personal growth.
• Collaborate with administrators, teachers, parents, and district staff to resolve student issues.

Responsibilities

• Provides information about college application process, financial aid and scholarship opportunities; provide career/technical information.
• Develops and maintains an organized system of postsecondary education informational resources.
• Provides an ongoing program of individual, small group, and large group counseling services in the areas of academic advisement, career awareness and social/personal growth.
• Consults with administrators, teachers, parents, and district support personnel in identifying and resolving student issues, needs and problems.
• Interprets and utilizes school records.
• Addresses individual student needs and refers students to appropriate school personnel as necessary.
• Facilitates the involvement of parents in the education of their students, including assisting in parent/teacher/counselor conferences.
• Assists students in developing self-understanding, self-acceptance, effective interpersonal skills, career exploration, and educational planning.
• Provides information about appropriate community resources.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Counseling

Career counseling

Academic advisement

Communication

Collaboration

Parent engagement

Education

Florida Professional Educator Certificate: Guidance and Counseling

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Summary: The Adult Tech Guidance Counselor will provide

PART TIME Counselor

Hours 4:30pm-7:30pm

District Expectations

All employees are expected to demonstrate regular and predictable attendance; to support the District's vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan; to engage in civility, respect, and professionalism; and to maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Responsibilities

• Provides students and parents' information regarding the college application process, financial aid and scholarship opportunities; provide career/technical information.
• Develops and maintains an organized system of postsecondary education informational resources.
• Provides an ongoing program of individual, small group, and large group counseling services in the areas of academic advisement, career awareness and social/personal growth.
• Consults with administrators, teachers, parents, and district support personnel in identifying and resolving student issues, needs and problems.
• Interprets and utilizes school records.
• Addresses individual student needs and refers students to appropriate school personnel as necessary.
• Facilitates the involvement of parents in the education of their students, including assisting in parent/teacher/counselor conferences.
• Assists students in developing self-understanding, self-acceptance, effective interpersonal skills, career exploration, and educational planning.
• Provides information about appropriate community resources.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

Other Information

Communications: Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods

Initiative: Volunteers readily. Undertakes self-development activities. Seeks increased responsibilities. Takes independent actions and calculated risks. Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities. Asks for help when needed.

Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displays understanding of how job relates to others. Uses resources effectively.

Planning & Organization: Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for additional resources. Integrates changes smoothly. Sets goals and objectives. Works in an organized manner.

Relationship Building: Builds rapport up, down, and across the organization. Establishes collaborative relationships to achieve objectives. Seeks win-win solutions to conflict. Develops network of professional contacts. Displays empathy and tolerates diverse viewpoints.

NOTE: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age.

The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Florida Professional Educator Certificate: Guidance and Counseling

Language Skills: Reads, analyzes, and interprets all kinds of documents. Responds to inquiries or complaints from employees, regulatory agencies, or community. Writes speeches and effectively presents to managers, the public, and school board.

Mathematical Skills: Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Computes rate, ratio, and percent and draws and interprets bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability: Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office

Physical Demands

Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.

Lifting Demands: Up to 10 pounds

Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead

Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity 3 moderate