Certified School Counselor

OVERVIEW

As a top-performing charter school in our county and state, Dayspring Academy seeks individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, strive for excellence, and are dedicated to their team and the families they serve.

We are here to create an educational family that develops character-driven, culturally literate, lifelong learners who bring value to their community. We are preparing learners in Pasco County, Pre-K through 12th grade, for high school, college, and the workforce by delivering world-class education through the arts in a collaborative environment fueled by a passion for learning.

Dayspring is committed to its policy of offering equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, religion, color, gender, ethnicity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability and acknowledges veteran preference in employment.

This position is responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive school counseling and behavioral support program that includes preventative and responsive services while fostering student academic, career, and social-emotional development. This position is to enhance our Covid support initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of personnel within this position.

• Identify student needs and provide direct student services.
• Provide structured presentations to students and families concerning target areas of assessment that define individual strengths and provide resources to help develop academic and career success.
• Identify and monitor students’ educational, career, and post-secondary goals and customize programs to support those objectives.
• Plan, organize and deliver the School Counseling Program as required by local, state and federal laws and procedures.
• Coordinate with families, teachers, administration, support staff and community agencies to address the varied needs of students.
• Provide counseling services to individuals and small groups that relate to physical, emotional, and educational well being.
• Use data to develop strategies to positively impact students.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports as required by policy and law.
• Maintain professional growth through school-based and other professional development programs.
• Use technology in classroom and/or parent presentations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS

• Knowledge of personal-social, academic, and career theories and practices.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws related to student education.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders in written and oral form, including electronic media.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Ability to facilitate the problem-solving process including using data to inform stakeholders and bring groups to consensus in a variety of settings and situations.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, manage, and carry out responsibilities efficiently and within designated time frames.
• Operating knowledge of computer programs, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in the field of Guidance and Counseling, School Counseling, or related field

OR

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution with a major in counseling other than school counseling that includes a minimum of 600 clock hours of supervised internship with school-aged children and their families with at least 9 semester hours of graduate credit as defined in Florida Department of Education Rule 6A-4.0181
• Valid Florida Educator’s Certificate in Guidance and Counseling or School Counseling PK-12
• 2-3 years school counseling experience