School Guidance Counselor (URGENTLY HIRING) Job at Focused Staffing in Miami

Position: 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.