Lower School Guidance Counselor Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: Donna Klein Jewish Academy in Boca Raton, FL is seeking a part-time Lower School Guidance Counselor for the 2025-2026 school year. Responsibilities include working with students individually or in small groups, conducting in-class guidance lessons, and maintaining student records. Minimum requirements include a Master's degree and at least five years' experience in a school setting.
Job Description
Lower School Guidance Counselor Donna Klein Jewish Academy Boca Raton, FL 33428 Donna Klein Jewish Academy (DKJA) is a vibrant Jewish day school committed to academic excellence, Jewish values, and fostering a love of learning. We provide a nurturing and intellectually stimulating environment where students develop a strong sense of identity, purpose, and commitment to their Jewish heritage. For the upcoming 2025-2026 school year we are seeking an experienced Lower School Guidance Counselor. The Guidance Counselor will be responsible for working with students both individually and in small groups, as well as teaching Guidance classes K-4. The Guidance Counselor collaborates with teachers to offer social and emotional support for students. The Guidance Counselor maintains individual student records. The Guidance Counselor assists in acting as the liaison between the school, parents and families, as well as other professionals in the community as it relates to the social-emotional wellbeing of students. The Lower School Guidance Counselor also assists the Director of Guidance. This is a part-time position for the 2025-2026 school year
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with students individually or in small groups, to address social, emotional and academic issues.
- Conduct in class guidance lessons.
- Responsible for providing parent programming with Director of Guidance
- Member of the Guidance Department and is a liaison between the teachers, parents, outside service providers and Director of Guidance, including making referrals to outside services if necessary.
- Responsible for assisting the Director of Guidance in planning programming for students.
- Maintains communication with administration, faculty, and parents to meet the needs of each student.
- Responsible for creating and maintaining student records.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Master’s Degree in Social Work, School Counseling, Psychology or related field
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
At least five years’ experience working in a school setting
Job Type:
Part-time Physical Setting:
Private school Religious school
Work Location:
In person
