School Guidance Counselor (URGENTLY HIRING)
hace 12 días
Miami
Job DescriptionPosition: School Guidance Counselor Compensation Rate: Pays up to $50 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Implements the comprehensive school counseling program as outlined in the Schools Professional Counselor plan., • Assist in the planning and selection of the middle and high school student curriculum courses., • Assists students with course planning and course selections, • Assists in administering standardized assessments and surveys, interpreting results to students and parents., • Acts as an advocate for all students and is available to students to provide guidance that will lead each student to an increased personal growth self- understanding and maturity., • Maintain student records and protect confidentiality., • Provide student information to colleges and potential employers according to provisions of the Boards’ policy on student records., • Assist students with the process of college applications and financial aid information, • Assist students with educational and occupational plans, • Provide information regarding tutors, summer school, dual credit, etc., • Coordinate all college fairs and college visits, • Works in collaboration with other stakeholders in narrowing the achievement gap, • Provides professional leadership to establish a culture conducive to learning, • Counsels individual and/or small groups of students with academic, career and personal/social concerns, • Assists students in developing a plan for achieving educational, career and personal/social goals, • Consults with a variety of school based teams to facilitate appropriate placement decisions to enhance student achievement, which includes but is not limited to exceptional student staffings, 504 determination meetings, and Multi-Disciplinary team meetings, • Confers with classroom teachers, administration, support staff, community agencies and parents regarding students and their needs, • Provides support to teachers in the delivery of counseling program related curriculum, • Coordinates with school and community agencies to broaden students' resources, • Seeks resources necessary to achieve school goals, • Guides individuals/groups of students through the development of educational plans, career awareness and personal/social growth issues, • Identifies and disaggregates critical data, such as grades, test scores, attendance, promotion rates, graduation and postsecondary enrollment rate, • Uses data to develop strategies to positively impact students, • Follows the guidelines of the national, state and district standards for professional school counselors, • Works with middle school counselor for vertical alignment of services, • Adheres to ethical and legal professional standards, • Uses appropriate technology for counseling services, • Performs other related duties, as required. QUALIFICATIONS: • A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Education and/or Counseling, • State of Florida School Counselor certification or eligibility for Florida State certification is required., • Preference will be given to candidates who have orientation to and/or experience in a secondary high school setting. Schedule: • 8 hour shift, • Monday to Friday Education: • Bachelor's (Required) Experience: • Teaching: 1 year (Preferred) Language: • English (Required) License/Certification: • Teaching Certification (Preferred) Work Location: In person Focused Staffing Group does not discriminate in employment or educational programs, services, or activities based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, military/veteran status, disability, marital status, or any other protected category in accordance with state and federal laws.