Montessori School Counselor (25-26 school year)

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Ormond Beach (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Valid8 Financial, Inc. is looking for a full-time educational counselor based in Ormond Beach, Florida. The role involves assisting faculty and students in implementing Montessori philosophies, providing educational support, and maintaining comprehensive student records.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field and possess significant experience in crisis intervention and counseling. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact in educational environments.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in relevant field or 1 year with a Master’s degree.
• Experience in multi-stakeholder crisis situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing Montessori philosophies in various situations.
• Provide educational and crisis support to students and staff.
• Maintain resources for stakeholders dealing with crises.

Skills

Evidence-based interventions

Counseling services

Domestic violence intervention

Mediation

Child development knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, School Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field

Master’s degree in related field (if applicable)

Job description

• Assist faculty, staff, students, and teachers in implementing Montessori philosophies in crisis, behavioral, and extracurricular situations
• Provide educational and crisis intervention support to students and staff on an as-needed basis
• Maintain current and appropriate resources for education stakeholders for dealing with crises and social and behavioral issues
• Counsel students and staff to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or extracurricular situations
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
• Interact with and observe children during outdoor activities and playground safety
• Assist in the orientation of new faculty members regarding crises, social, and behavioral issues
• Collaborate with and support Montessori lead teachers in the implementation of the classroom curriculum and schedule
• Support classroom environment preparation and maintenance

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, School Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a Mental Health related field + 3‑years experience (or Master’s degree + 1‑year experience)
• Experience must include:
  • Experience providing evidence‑based interventions and counseling services
  • Experience with domestic violence intervention
  • Mediation experience in multi‑stakeholder crisis situations
  • Ability to maintain high standards of ethics and morality and to handle sensitive information discretely and confidentially
  • Experience/knowledge related to child development
  • Experience working with a multi‑disciplinary team
  • Able to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to parent, staff, and student needs and information
  • Comfortable with group dynamics
  • Demonstrate self‑motivation, self‑direction, ability to make good judgments, creativity, reliability, and dependability

Required Certifications and Licenses:

• Fulfill and maintain all necessary requirements, credentials, and continuing education according to the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)
• First aid & CPR certification required
• Must already have or be willing to obtain a Montessori certification in 0‑3 and 3‑6

Position Type: Full‑time, permanent

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