Data-Driven School Counselor for Student Success

The School District of Lee County; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Lee County in Fort Myers, FL invites applications for a School Counselor at Treeline Elementary School. The role focuses on designing a data-driven counseling program to address barriers to learning and close achievement gaps, with direct and indirect services for students and strong collaboration with families and staff.

Responsibilities include delivering direct services, coordinating with teachers and administrators, promoting college/career readiness, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling from an accredited institution.
• Valid Florida teaching certificate in guidance and counseling PK-12.
• Experience managing business/department functions and staff preferred.
• Industry certification preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a data-driven, comprehensive school counseling program addressing barriers to learning and achievement gaps.
• Provide direct services: core curriculum, individual, group counseling and student planning.
• Offer indirect services: referrals, collaboration with parents, teachers, admins for equity.
• Deliver programs aligning with ASCA mindsets and college/career readiness standards.
• Engage stakeholders to connect counseling standards with academic success goals.
• Lead, advocate, and collaborate to improve student outcomes and climate.
• Act as a systems-change agent to ensure a safe, supportive school climate.
• Foster parent and community partnerships to support student development.
• Infuse cultural competence and ethics in planning and evaluation of the program.
• Provide counseling during transitions and times of stress; support mental health services network.
• Develop a clear counseling vision aligned with district/state missions.
• Use data to identify students below grade level and provide resources.
• Utilize technology to plan, implement, and evaluate the program.
• Apply ethical decision-making per policies and standards; SDAC-related activities as directed.

Skills

Counseling knowledge

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge (FERPA HIPAA)

Project management tools

Tech communication

Customer service

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master's degree in counseling

Florida guidance & counseling PK-12 certificate

Industry certifications

Lean Six Sigma certification

Job description

The School District of Lee County in Fort Myers, FL invites applications for a School Counselor at Treeline Elementary School. The role focuses on designing a data-driven counseling program to address barriers to learning and close achievement gaps, with direct and indirect services for students and strong collaboration with families and staff.

Responsibilities include delivering direct services, coordinating with teachers and administrators, promoting college/career readiness, and ensuring