Immediate School Counselor (K-8)

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)

403(b) retirement program with company match

Individualized coaching and professional development

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Jacksonville is seeking a qualified School Counselor to join their team. This role is crucial for enhancing student attendance and emotional well-being through effective counseling and collaboration with families, teachers, and the community. The ideal applicant will have a Bachelor's and relevant Master's degree, hold a Florida certification in Guidance and Counseling, and possess experience in school counseling. The position offers a starting salary of $50,000 along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for Certification in Guidance and Counseling Pre-K-12.
• At least one complete year of school counseling experience.
• Ability to pass a background check as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead district MRT meetings.
• Provide individual or small-group counseling for students.
• Support students with challenging behaviors.
• Track school-wide attendance data.

Skills

Student counseling

Collaboration with families and teachers

Character education

Attendance tracking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree in Guidance and Counseling

Job description

Position Overview

Florida certification in Guidance and Counseling (grades PK-12) is required. Immediate Start Date at KIPP Impact Academy (7000 103rd Street). The School Counselor is a year‑round, certified position responsible for working closely with families, Learning Specialists, teachers, students and Principal(s) to enhance the school’s ability to meet its academic mission, especially where home, school, and community collaboration is key to achieving that mission.

Success in this role is measured by positively impacting student attendance, the onboarding experience of new families, students’ social/emotional well‑being, and credit recovery. Counselors also execute at least one school‑based community event per school year and create/maintain systems that support their initiatives.

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
• 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

Compensation and Benefits

First‑year salary: $50,000.

• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement program with company match
• Individualized coaching and professional development for all lead teachers
• Eligible for additional stipend opportunities if certified

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and a relevant Master's degree to meet the standards for certification
• Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for Certification in Guidance and Counseling Pre‑K‑12
• At least one complete year of school counseling experience with a proven track record of high achievement
• Alignment with KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools core values (high expectations, growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, sustainability)
• Passing a background check as required by law

Highly Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of school‑based K‑8 school counseling that includes evidence of building systems and partnership OR two or more years of K‑8 teaching experience with a proven track record of high achievement in the classroom

Certification

The FLDOE website outlines that a Master’s degree is required for this position. Please list details about where you are in the certification process on your application so we can process your application accurately. If you hold a statement of eligibility or an out‑of‑state certificate, please list that information on your application.

Application

Please complete an application and upload a resume via our job board. No applicants will be considered that submit resumes through other job postings. Follow the provided link to apply: https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/KIPP/jacksonville

If you are a current KIPP Jax team member: inform your current manager of your interest in the role and complete the online application.

Questions

For inquiries about positions at KIPP Jacksonville, email Jessica Replogle at [e-mail]. Resumes and cover letters are not accepted via email; you will be redirected to apply via the website.

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our schools. KIPP Jacksonville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin.