School Counselor - Florida Connections Academy

Position Summary and Responsibilities

• Advises students and families related to academics, career planning, and graduation.
• Implements programs for students related to interpersonal adjustment issues, including individual and small group counseling services.
• Works with school teams to identify and help families access school and community resources.
• Participates in the development of crisis prevention and management plans for the school and serves as a key member of the Student Support Team (SST).
• Implements efforts to secure complete and accurate records for Connections Academy students.
• Reports and refers critical incidents that jeopardize student well-being as obligated by law, administrative regulations, or ethical standards.
• Stays abreast of all state regulations relating to incident reporting and documentation.
• Aids teachers when students enroll mid-semester, ensuring they receive guidance on integrating students into their coursework and handling previous grades, credits, and evaluations appropriately.
• Ensures students are receiving appropriate phone calls as required by Connections Academy protocol.
• Serves as Adviser for National Junior Honor Society/National Honor Society.
• Provides a comprehensive counseling program that includes college/career and social-emotional learning.
• Supports professional development activities for teachers and school staff members.
• Serves as a point of contact for student concerns that span multiple subject areas as well as non-academic issues.

Requirements

• Florida Professional Teacher Certification in Guidance and Counseling.
• ESOL Certification or Endorsement required.
• Strong knowledge of Florida graduation requirements preferred.
• Experience with RtI/MTSS.
• Strong technology skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Customer-focused approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• High degree of flexibility.
• Team player with demonstrated leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Travel across the state is required for state testing administration and may require overnight stays.
• Ability to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2-step authentication.