Elementary School Couneslor Position Available In Sarasota, Florida

Elementary School Couneslor
Sarasota County Schools
Sarasota County Schools – Sarasota, Florida This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education
Job Details

Job ID:

5217802

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately
Job Description
Sarasota County Schools is hiring a Certified School Counselor to assist students, teachers and parents, enabling students to reach their fullest potential at Garden and Englewood Elementary.

Starting Salary:

$57,500 (7.5% for up to 15 years experience plus $5,000 for master’s degree)

Qualifications:

Master’s Degree from an accredited educational institution.
Certification in Guidance and Counseling.
Successful experience as a teacher or counselor preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Proficient in educational testing and measurement practices. Possess oral and written communication skills. Ability to analyze data and form conclusions. Knowledge of career counseling and community resources. Knowledge of counseling techniques and referral process. Possess computer skills for data entry and retrieval.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to students through testing and interpretation.
• Provide assistance to students in class selection and schedules.
• Provide personal counseling to students.
• Provide group counseling when need arises.
• Identify and counsel potential dropouts.
• Assist students who are experiencing attendance problems.
• Assist in accurate recording and proper maintenance of student records.
• Provide input into the development of master schedules in secondary schools.
• Participate in workshops for personal and professional growth.
• Assist in evaluating the guidance program.
• Provide orientation of new students to the school.
• Impart crises intervention skills when need arises.
• Assist students with special needs according to LRE, IEP and 504 guidelines.
• Assist teachers with intervention and recommendations.
• Facilitate the Academic Plus Program and other post-secondary programs at high school level.
• Serve as a Student Study Team member.
• Assist in selecting a variety of materials for counseling program.
• Exercise confidentiality in sharing test results and other student information.
• Recognize and appreciate the cultural differences and special needs of students and families.
• Recognize indicators of student distress or abuse and take appropriate steps.

Application Instructions
To apply, visit www.sarasotacountyschools.net/jobs and click to start your online application. Register as a new user and then click to create a new “Certified” application and then apply to a posting # 20260868. Once you submit your application, please call our Human Resources team at 941-927-9000
District Perks

• 100% employer-paid benefits
• Employer contributions to retirement plan through Florida Retirement System (FRS)
  Location
• Southwest Florida on the Gulf Coast between Tampa and Fort Myers
• Spring training for Baltimore Orioles
• Siesta Key-one of the top-rated beaches in the nation
• Vibrant arts and culture community

Position Type:

Full-time