School Counselor

Carney, Sandoe & Associates; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays, vacation and personal时间

Housing (boarding schools only)

Job summary

Carney, Sandoe & Associates is seeking a School Counselor for an independent school in Tallahassee, Florida. The role focuses on developing and delivering a comprehensive counseling program, collaborating with the health and wellness team and Upper School leadership, and guiding students academically and personally.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a related field and appropriate licensure, with strong crisis-management and communication skills, and a capacity to work effectively with

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in School Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, School Psychology, or related field.
• Professional certification or licensure in school counseling, mental health counseling, clinical social work, or related field required.
• Clinical experience in mental health or school setting preferred.
• Ability to engage and diffuse crisis situations.
• Strong communication skills with ability to discuss sensitive topics.

Responsibilities

• Identify, collect, and use data to inform the school counseling program design and implementation.
• Collaborate with Student Health & Wellness Team, administration, and Head of School.
• Contribute to review and development of course catalog and advisement program.
• Communicate goals and services of the counseling program to students, faculty, staff, and parents.
• Develop and annually revise a written plan for delivering the counseling program.
• Plan, coordinate, and provide classroom guidance lessons aligned with divisional goals and data.

Skills

Crisis management

Adolescent development

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Student engagement

Education

Master's degree in School Counseling or related field

Job description

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment firm, is currently seeking a School Counselor at anindependent school in Tallahassee, FL.

About CS&A:

Our free job placement service connects educators with independent and private schools that align with their specific needs and qualifications. By getting to know each candidate personally, we match them with the right opportunities saving time and ensuring the best match. Our mission is to help educators find roles where they can truly thrive. We have positions nationwide and internationally.

School Counselor Responsibilities:

• Identifies, collects, and uses data to develop and inform the school counseling program's design and implementation, and to evaluate stakeholder impact.
• Collaborates on the development and management of the school counseling program with the Student Health & Wellness Team, school administration, and Head of School. Serves on the Upper School Leadership Team, contributing to broader planning and decisions within the Upper School.
• Contributes to the ongoing review and development of existing academic course catalog and academic advisement program.
• Communicates and shares the goals and program services of the comprehensive school counseling program with stakeholders including students, faculty & staff, and parents.
• Develops and revises annually a written plan for the effective delivery of the school counseling program.
• Plans, coordinates, and provides classroom guidance lessons reflective of the divisional goals and program evaluation data.
• Assists students in developing or improving academic and personal / social skills that
• promote a positive school experience.

School Counselor Requirements:

• Master's degree required in School Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, School Psychology, or a related field, with a strong foundation in child and adolescent development.
• Professional certification or licensure in school counseling, mental health counseling, clinical social work, or a related field, required.
• Some clinical experience in a mental health or school setting is preferred.
• Ability to engage and diffuse crisis situations.
• An ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and a capacity to remain calm, focused, and solution-oriented when faced with unexpected challenges.
• Ability to work effectively with adolescents, families, and professionals.
• An ability to actively engage students in their own learning and social and emotional development.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including an acumen for participating in sensitive conversations.

Potential Benefits:

Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

• Paid holidays, vacation and personal time
• Housing (boarding schools only)

Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.