High School Counselor (FL) – Elevate Student Well-Being

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools in Jacksonville, Florida is seeking a year‑round School Counselor (PK‑12) to work closely with families, teachers and principals to improve attendance, support students’ social and emotional well‑being, and coordinate credit recovery efforts through district programs and community partnerships.

The position requires Florida certification in Guidance and Counseling, a relevant Master’s degree, and at least one year of school counseling experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and a relevant Master's degree to meet the standards outlined for certification.
• Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for Certification in Guidance and Counseling Pre-K- Grade 12
• At least one complete year of school counseling experience with a proven track-record of high achievement
• KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools believes that our staff will represent our core values—high expectations, a growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability. We search for established educators who embody them.
• Passing a background check, as required by law

Responsibilities

• Serve as the coordinator and LEA for all district MRT meetings
• Support classroom teachers with in-class character education and classroom guidance as determined by school leadership
• Provide individual or small group counseling for students, including weekly social and/or emotional interventions for students
• Provide appropriate updates to leadership on student emotional/physical well-being based on interactions with families, assessments, and observations
• Support students with challenging behaviors
• Track school wide attendance data and work with families of students with low attendance to increase attendance
• Serve as liaison between families and community resources, including creating programming or forming partnerships to benefit students and families.
• Onboard new families to KIPP
• Oversee summer reading and credit recovery programs through FLVS
• Other duties as outlined by school or regional leadership teams

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field

Master's Degree in Guidance and Counseling or related field

Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for Certification in Guidance and Counseling Pre-K-12

Job description

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools in Jacksonville, Florida is seeking a year‑round School Counselor (PK‑12) to work closely with families, teachers and principals to improve attendance, support students’ social and emotional well‑being, and coordinate credit recovery efforts through district programs and community partnerships.

The position requires Florida certification in Guidance and Counseling, a relevant Master’s degree, and at least one year of school counseling experience.