Specialist, School Counseling High

Duval Schools; Jacksonville, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Moving stipend

Hard-to Staff Supplement

Job summary

Duval County Public Schools in Jacksonville seeks a School Counselor to design and implement a data-driven guidance program focused on equity, access, and student success. The role requires a Master’s in School Counseling and Florida certification eligibility.

Salary starts at $48,700 with referendum funding for 26-27, plus incentives for hires this year. The counselor will provide counseling services, classroom guidance, and collaboration with teachers to meet academic, career, and social needs

Qualifications

• Master’s in School Counseling required or eligible for Florida certification.
• Experience not required; salary based on verified teaching years.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements a comprehensive guidance program.
• Provides classroom guidance on academic, career, and social-emotional learning.
• Monitors student progress toward promotion and graduation.
• informs staff about postsecondary opportunities and scholarships.
• Offers individual and group counseling.
• Coordinates feeder school orientations.
• Serves as a resource on guidance activities for staff.
• Coordinates district/community counseling services at the school.
• Provides support and training to parents, students, and teachers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Counseling program design

Student guidance

Interpersonal communication

Data-driven analysis

Education

Master's degree in School Counseling and Guidance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

TEACHER STARTING SALARY IS $48,700. Referendum money is available for the 26-27 school year only, starting at around $7000; teachers hired during the school year will receive a prorated supplement amount based on the date of hire.

Job Summary

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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