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    School Counselor - Jacksonville, United States - KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools

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    School Counselor (K-8)
    Jacksonville, FL, USA
    Full-time
    Start Date: Immediate opening
    Department: Teacher

    Job Description
    *Florida certification in Guidance and Counseling (grades PK-12) is required*

    Position start date: As soon as possible. This is a Year-Round position. If somebody was interested in starting in this role in June 2024 for the school year, you should note that in your application.

    POSITION OVERVIEW

    The School Counselor is a year-round, certified position that is responsible for working closely with families, Learning Specialists, teachers, students and School Leader(s) to enhance the school's ability to meet its academic mission, especially where home, school, and community collaboration is key to achieving that mission.

    Success in this role is measured by positively impacting (1) student attendance, (2) the onboarding experience of new families, (3) students' social/emotional well-being, and (4) credit recovery, as needed. Counselors also execute at least 1 school-based community event a school-year and create/maintain systems that support their initiatives.

    For the school year, teachers at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools (K-8) work from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and may have occasional meetings or special school events outside of these hours. Student hours are typically 8:00a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Every Wednesday is a student early release day (1:30 p.m.), which allows teachers to participate in weekly professional development.

    Specific Position Duties:

    Serve as the coordinator and LEA for all district MRT meetings

    Support classroom teachers with in-class character education and classroom guidance as determined by school leadership

    Provide individual or small group counseling for students, including weekly social and/or emotional interventions for students

    Provide appropriate updates to leadership on student emotional/physical well-being based on interactions with families, assessments, and observations

    Support students with challenging behaviors

    Track school wide attendance data and work with families of students with low attendance to increase attendance

    Serve as liaison between families and community resources, including creating programming or forming partnerships to benefit students and families.

    Onboard new families to KIPP

    Oversee summer reading and credit recovery programs through FLVS

    Other duties as outlined by school or regional leadership teams

    COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

    Our current compensation and benefits structure is very competitive and is commensurate with experience.

    Our current starting salary for a first-year lead teacher is $50,000

    Free individual health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision)***

    Free individual short-term and long-term disability insurance***

    403(b) retirement program with a company match***

    To support teacher practice and their growth, all lead teachers receive individualized coaching and professional development.

    ***This offering is subject to change for the school year. Terms would be outlined in an offer letter, if issued.

    Qualifications
    REQUIREMENTS

    Bachelor's Degree and a relevant Master's degree to meet the standards outlined for certification.

    Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for Certification in Guidance and Counseling Pre-K- Grade 12

    At least one complete year of school counseling experience with a proven track-record of high achievement

    KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools believes that our staff will represent our core values—high expectations, a growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability. We search for established educators who embody them.

    Passing a background check, as required by law

    HIGHLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    Two or more years of school-based K-8 school counseling that includes evidence of building systems and partnership OR two or more years of K-8 teaching experience with a proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom.

    CERTIFICATION

    The FLDOE website outlines that a Master's degree is required for this position. If you have questions about Florida certification, please visit Please list details about where you are in the certification process on your application so we can process your application accurately. If you hold a statement of eligibility or an out-of-state certificate, please list that information on your application.

    KIPP Jacksonville Public 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.

    Meet with directly with Teacher Recruiters starting 4/8/24 - 4/13/24 at the Diversity in Ed Virtual Teacher Fair (Teacher Recruitment Week).


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