School Counselor

 Master’s degree from an accredited educational institution

 Previous classroom teaching experience preferred

 Experience in facilitating the problem solving process, monitoring student’s response to

instruction/intervention and assisting schools on how to set up a multi-tiered system of supports for

academics and behavior

 Previous experience serving on a school’s Problem Solving/Intervention team preferred

CERTIFICATION: Florida certification in Guidance and Counseling (OR in progress)

 Develop guidance program and services based on developmental needs of students, needs

assessments, and school and district priorities

 Communicate effectively with parents/caregivers about the programs and services, and any changes

which may impact their children

 Implement, coordinate, and monitor school-wide counseling services and activities

 Administer assessment, and aid in interpreting scores, and communicating results

 Provide personal/social growth counseling (individual and group) concerning academic success,

understanding of self and others, communication skills, decision-making, relationship skills, conflict

resolution, goal setting, and effective coping skills necessary to refuse participation in substance abuse

and physical violence

 Recognize overt indicators of student distress or abuse and take appropriate intervention, referral, or

reporting action

 Facilitate the problem Solving/Intervention Team, as assigned by the principal, in accordance with

school, district, and state laws, rules, and policies

 Assist the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to match appropriate interventions to the identified

area of concern

 Provide crisis intervention services including follow-up services as appropriate

 Establish an effective working relationship with outside services and make appropriate referrals for

psychological, social work, health, and community services

 Maintain professional and ethical standards as outlined by the American School Counselor Association

and The Code of Ethics and the Principles of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession in Florida

 Perform other duties as assigned

Professionalism:

 Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance

 Maintains confidentiality in all district matters

 Models ethical behavior and displays leadership qualities

 Effectively communicates a team attitude