Counselor, Elem School

Hillsborough County Public Schools; Angel Run (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Florida seeks a passionate Counselor for Elementary School to implement and oversee counseling services for students. Key responsibilities include advising, developmental guidance, and career development in conjunction with parents and the community. Candidates must hold a Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Guidance and Counseling and demonstrate strong skills in communication and organization. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in student development and well-being.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have Florida Professional Educator Certificate for Guidance and Counseling.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with students and parents effectively.
• Knowledge of counseling standards established by the American School Counselor Association.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and implements counseling services for students.
• Consults with teachers and parents to meet student needs.
• Facilitates parent involvement in student education.

Skills

Counseling skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Florida Professional Educator Certificate: Guidance and Counseling (Grades PK-12)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

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Summary

The Counselor, Elementary School, is responsible for coordinating and implementing the school’s counseling services program to include academic advisement and counseling, developmental guidance, career development, and parent/community involvement.

District Expectations

• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is expected as part of a reliable and predictable pattern of attendance.
• Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
• Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Responsibilities

• Provides an ongoing program of individual, small group, and large group counseling services in the areas of social/personal development, academic advisement, and career awareness per the national standards established by the American School Counselor Association.
• Consults and works collaboratively with administrators, teachers, school personnel, district personnel, parents, and various community agencies to meet the counseling and educational planning needs of elementary school students, including schoolwide needs.
• Interprets and utilizes school records, including cognitive, aptitude, and achievement tests, for educational planning. Reviews and evaluates student records and transcripts.
• Addresses individual student needs and refers students to appropriate school and community resources as necessary.
• Provides preventive and responsive services, including crisis counseling as needed, and addresses student mental health needs as appropriate.
• 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, and effective interpersonal skills.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Florida Professional Educator Certificate: Guidance and Counseling (Grades PK-12) is required.
• 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.

Other Information

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

Oral Communications: Speaks clearly and persuasively. Listens and gets clarification. Responds well to questions. Demonstrates group presentation skills. Participates in meetings.

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.

Licenses/Registrations

Florida Professional Educator Certificate: Guidance and Counseling (Grades PK-12) is required.

Additional Information

Language Skills, Job Knowledge, Planning & Organization, Relationship Building, and other competencies are described as part of the role. This position requires traveling to various school sites, work locations and/or community organizations throughout the district.

All job postings close at 7:00 p.m. on the posted Closing Date. Applications must be submitted before this deadline. All applicants must have an "ACTIVE" application and must have received an active notification from the Application Center to be considered or interviewed for any posted position.

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