School Counselor (High School)

*Florida certification in School Counseling (grades PK-12) is required*  Please do not apply to this position if you arent eligible for FLDOE certification in School Counseling. See the certification notes in the qualifications section if youre unsure. 

Position Overview:

The School Counselor is a year-round certified position that is responsible for working closely with families Learning Specialists social workers teachers students and School Leader(s) to enhance the schools 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) ensuring our students have the necessary credits and courses to be promoted each year and ultimately earn their high school diploma. Counselors also execute at least 1 school-based community event a school year and create/maintain systems that support their initiatives.
 

Specific Position Duties: 

• Prepares students for the transition both to high school and the next level: college career post high school activities and post-secondary options
• Advertises course offerings to students and advises  each student in their course scheduling process
• Supports the Assistant School Leader of Operations in scheduling students
• Completes the course selection process including updating and editing student course selections
• Partner with the KIPP Through College team to plans and coordinates programs such as career and college fairs test skills preparation and other extensions of the counseling program to support students knowledge of post-secondary options
• Assisting with 8th to 9th grade matriculation between KIPP Jacksonvilles K-8 Academies and Bold City High School
• Monitors each students assessment requirements course requirements and GPA for promotion and/or graduation
• Serve as the coordinator and LEA for all district MRT meetings
• Support classroom teachers with 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 in partnership with the operations team
• Oversee summer and credit recovery programs through FLVS
• Other duties as outlined by school or regional leadership teams

Compensation*
Our compensation is competitive and is commensurate with experience 

• Our current starting salary for a first-year lead teacher or counselor is $50000 
• Fee individual-level 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 professional practice and growth all counselors receive individualized coaching and professional development

*compensation and benefits are outlined in an offer if received and are subject to change per school year. 

Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree and a relevant Masters Degree to meet the standards outlined for certification
• Relevant Florida Certification or Equivalent (Guidance and Counseling Pre-K- Grade 12)
• At least one year of teaching or school counseling experience with a proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom
• KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools believes that our staff will represent our core values of high expectations growth mindset commitment to team trust joy and sustainability. We search for established educators who embody them.
• Possesses a deep commitment to both racial and educational equity
• Passing a background check as required by law

Highly Preferred Qualifications          

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

Certification Note:
The FLDOE website outlines that a Masters 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.