Certified School Counselor - Collegiate School Bradenton

Job Summary This position is focused on middle school services for students, while working in a 6-12 environment. Duties are shared with a high school counselor, with collaboration with the student services department in the State College of Florida Collegiate School. Students follow an accelerated program to ultimately qualify for dual enrollment in the 11th and 12th grades, with an opportunity to graduate with an associate degree and high school diploma. The SCF Collegiate School is a tuition free charter school on the Bradenton and Venice campuses. This position is for the Bradenton campus. This is a responsible, professional academic support position who collaborates with the dual enrollment program of 11-12th grade, accountable for student scheduling, advisement, and graduation. The position provides guidance and counseling support to all grades and collaborates with the college’s support services and admissions. The certified school counselor coordinates activities with Collegiate School academic coaches, communicates with Collegiate School staff and students to prepare and implement a comprehensive support program for the students. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following listing of essential job duties indicates the general nature and level of work required in this job. This is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required in this job. Individuals assigned to this job may be asked to perform other duties as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Applicants may be asked to demonstrate any or all of the following duties: Adheres to the rules and regulations as prescribed by the State Board of Education Florida Statutes, State College of Florida, the school board, and administrative procedures. Adheres to College Rules and Procedures, which reflect updated federal, state, and local legislation/regulations and college policy that govern the educational process. Conducts counseling sessions with students to help them think critically in resolving conflicts, solving problems, or making decisions. Maintains currency in the counseling profession and demonstrates mature, professional judgments. Makes recommendations and connects students to additional counseling services provided by the college. Supervises student services staff assistant who reports to the certified school counselor. Demonstrates leadership in serving as a student development specialist, student advocate and consultant to faculty and staff. Responds to individuals experiencing difficulties and/or personal problems through appropriate referrals to college and community resources. Maintains excellent communication with parents regarding student success. Develops and make presentations addressing life skills and college success. Works closely with academic coaches to provide and assist with curriculum. Facilitates student career planning and decision-making; interprets career assessment instruments. Works with academic coaches to assist with curriculum, such as My Career Shines. Assists in developing annual departmental objectives and contributes to achieving these objectives. Maintains and fosters collaboration activities with high schools, colleges, universities and academic programs. Assists Head of School in the recruitment effort for the dual enrollment program. Presents at after-hours information sessions, parent meetings, conducts new student orientation and collaborates with the testing coordinator to administer high stakes testing as needed. Conveys accurate and current academic information to students, parents, instructors and staff. Makes referrals to the Disability Resource Center or other College services and/or programs as appropriate. Collaborates with the advisor/instructor, staff assistant and registration specialist in registration of students. Interprets placement test results and makes appropriate course recommendations. Surveys transcripts to ensure graduation requirements are met. Assists in providing recommendations for students. Follows federal, state, college and department guidelines that relate to the job. Included as a member of the school leadership team, implementing new legislation to current policies and procedures. Promotes positive public relations for the department and the institution. Performs related duties as required. Job Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience: Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in Counseling or a Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education including 18 graduate hours in Counseling. Must hold and maintain the State of Florida Certification in Guidance (or eligible). Experience in counseling at the middle/high school preferred. Other Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of student confidentiality requirements. Knowledge of Florida education system and high school graduation requirements. Knowledge of college admissions, dual enrollment and college scheduling. Embraces a multicultural and diverse environment, demonstrates an understanding of first- generation college families, and supports the College’s diversity initiatives. Supervisory Experience: One to two years of direct supervisory experience including performance management, training and coaching is preferred. Language Ability: Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in group settings, and to respond to general public, colleagues and students. Excellent English listening and speaking skills required. Ability to work effectively with student, facility, staff and administrators. Math Ability: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions and percentages. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Must have understanding of basic statistics used in data collection. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram/chart, or schedule form. Ability to exercise a high degree of attention to detail and organization. Computer Skills: Must demonstrate effective use of instructional technology and be familiar with current office hardware and software. To perform this job successfully, the candidate should have basic knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, Internet, e-mail, and presentation software and ability to learn the enterprise software of the College within one month of hire. Certificates and Licenses: Must hold and maintain the State of Florida Certification in Certified School Counselor (or eligible). Responsibility for People and Property: Supervises Collegiate School staff assistant. Responsibility for Communication: Internal Contacts: This position has routine contact with all levels of State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota staff and students. External Contacts: This position has routine contact with prospective students, special interest groups, and community agencies. Frequent contact with parents, high school counselors and faculty, and vendors. Occasional contact with local businesses and industry. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary : $51,000 - $66,000