School Counselor, Middle

Duval Schools; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring Bonus $5,000

Moving Stipend $1,500

Hard-to Staff Supplement $1,000

Job summary

Duval County Public Schools in Jacksonville, FL, is seeking a School Counselor to design and implement a comprehensive guidance program. The role focuses on academic, career, and social/emotional support for students, in alignment with district goals and standards.

The counselor will collaborate with teachers and staff, monitor student progress and state requirements, and provide counseling services and training as needed. A Florida certification pathway is required for eligibility.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in School Counseling from an accredited college or university.
• Florida eligibility for Certification in Guidance and Counseling.
• Salary based on verified teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements a data-driven, comprehensive guidance program for students.
• Conducts classroom guidance on academics, career, and social-emotional learning.
• Monitors state assessment and graduation requirements.
• Coordinates district career program information and postsecondary opportunities.
• Provides referrals and feedback to teachers and staff.
• Delivers individual and group counseling as needed.
• Serves as a resource for guidance-related activities and training.

Skills

Data-driven counseling

Student guidance

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in School Counseling

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database

Presentation software

Job description

Provides counseling services for students by designing and implementing a multi-layered, comprehensive, and accountable guidance program in which equity, access, and academic success for all students is the focus. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the District’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

New Hire Only School Counselor Incentives as of 7/1/24 (Rehires are not eligible)

$5,000 Hiring Bonus

$1,500 Moving Stipend

$1,000 Hard-to Staff Supplement

Essential Functions

• 1. Designs and implements a data-driven, comprehensive guidance program to meet the academic, career, and social/personal needs of students at the school as outlined in the District School Counseling Plan. Supervises the maintenance and procedures regarding student records.
• 2. Conducts classroom guidance activities focused on academic, career, and social emotional learning.
• 3. Monitors each student's State Assessment requirements and course requirements for promotion and/or graduation.
• 4. Implements, in conjunction with teachers and staff, the district career program to provide for students information on curriculum and specific programs; postsecondary opportunities; scholarships and financial aid; and career opportunities.
• 5. Makes student referrals to school and community agencies and provides regular and appropriate feedback to teachers.
• 6. Offers developmental and preventive individual and group counseling for all students.
• 7. Conducts planned articulation and orientation program for feeder schools.
• 8. Serves as a resource person for school staff on guidance-related activities and techniques.
• 9. Coordinates district/community counseling services conducted in the school, including the services of the student services team that serves the school.
• 10. Provides students, parents, and teachers with appropriate and necessary support, consultative services, and training.
• 11. Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Master's degree in School Counseling and Guidance from an accredited college or university.

Experience

None required. Salary is based on verified years of teaching experience.

Certifications & Licenses

Must be eligible for Florida Department of Education Specialization Requirements for Certification in Guidance and Counseling.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Florida Statutes governing promotion, graduation, state assessment program, compulsory school attendance, credits, Florida Virtual School, and home school
• Knowledge of the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Exceptional Student Education services eligibility requirements
• Knowledge of Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Knowledge of subject content
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software skills
• Ability to plan and implement a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students
• Ability to devote additional hours beyond the workday for grading papers and preparation of lesson plans

Become one of Duval County Public Schoolsdedicated professionals who make a difference in the lives of children every day. Whether it’s as a teacher, bookkeeper, counselor, maintenance worker, or one of dozens of other roles, Team Duval employees work together to ensure children achieve academic excellence and are prepared to succeed in life, college, and their careers.

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