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    School Couselor - Largo, United States - Pinellas County Schools

    Pinellas County Schools
    Pinellas County Schools Largo, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Full time
    Description
    School Couselor

    FAIRMOUNT PARK ELEMENTARY
    575 41st St. S
    ST. PETERSBURG , FL 33711
    Instructional/Certified - Position - GUIDANCE
    Job Number

    # of Jobs 1
    Hours per Day 9

    Work Hours 7:00am-4:00pm

    Temporary Position No
    Calendar Days 10-month (198 days)
    Salary
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    Pay Grade -Pay Grade -Minimum Educational Requirements Bachelor's - Please see job description for specific requirements.
    Contract Type Full-Time
    Reports to PRINCIPAL

    PINELLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT,


    FLORIDA

    PCSB:
    2170 School Counselor, Elementary


    FLSA:
    Exempt
    2171 School Counselor, Middle
    2172 School Counselor, High School
    2173 School Counselor, Other
    2174 School Counselor, Adult/Vocational
    2175 School Counselor, Exceptional Education
    Instructional

    SCHOOL COUNSELOR

    REPORTS TO:
    Principal
    Assistant Principal

    SUPERVISES:
    Not Applicable

    QUALIFICATIONS:
    Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling and State of Florida School Counselor
    certification or eligibility for Florida State certification.

    PREFERRED:
    Orientation to and/or experience in a school setting.

    MAJOR FUNCTION
    Provides a comprehensive school counseling program that assists all students in acquiring the skills and
    knowledge to maximize highest student achievement in a safe learning environment. Responsibilities may vary
    depending upon the specific work setting and counselor-to-student ratio and should correspond to the needs
    and priorities established in the schools' and district's counseling program.

    ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Implements the comprehensive school counseling program as outlined in the Pinellas County School
    District's Professional Counselor plan.


    • 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's, 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.
    • Performs other related duties as required.

    SCHOOL COUNSELOR
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    TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
    Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the district's approved compensation plan. Length of the work
    year and hours of employment shall be established by the District.
    Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board's policy on
    evaluation of personnel.
    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
    employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all
    responsibilities and duties required of those in this classification.


    Pinellas County Schools seeks applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and we encourage you to apply here with Diversity in Ed to be seen by our teacher recruiters.


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