K-12 School Guidance Counselor

K-12 School Guidance Counselor Clearwater Plato Academy Schools - 3.5 Clearwater, FL Job Details Full-time | Contract From $57,500 a year 3 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Master's degree in social work Teaching Certification Teaching Master's degree in school counseling Full Job Description Provides a comprehensive school counseling program that assists all students in acquiring the skills and knowledge to maximize the highest student achievement in a safe learning environment. Responsibilities may vary depending upon the specific work setting and counselor-to-student ratio.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Acts as an advocate for all students. 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 staffing, 504 determination meetings, and Child Study 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. Adheres to ethical and legal professional standards. Uses appropriate technology for counseling services Provides brief counseling to address social and emotional concerns and appropriately refers students to behavioral health specialists for longer-term counseling. Communicates, coordinates, and collaborates with behavioral health specialists with release of information signed to coordinate academic and educational concerns. Assists in developing, writing, and implementing FBAs as needed. Career counseling in middle school. Eighth-grade high school information meetings as well as transition supports. Our preferred method of applying for this job is to complete the following

Plato Job Application:

https://forms.gle/M8ZCptWimyebx16r8

Job Types:

Contract, Full-time Pay:

From $57,500.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Vision insurance

License/Certification:

Fl School Guidance Counselor Certification or SOE (Required)

Work Location:

In person