Guidance Counselor

Deadline for applying: Monday, July 20, 2026, or until filled at 12:00 NOON. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Knowledge of child development and characteristics of children in the assigned age group. Knowledge of current educational research, especially in the field of guidance and counseling. Basic understanding and knowledge of current technology in the field. Knowledge of various learning styles and skill in using varied methods to counsel students with different learning styles. Knowledge and skill in crisis prevention, intervention, and arbitration techniques. Knowledge of and skill in career counseling. Knowledge of student referral procedures for special assistance. Knowledge of graduation requirements, college admission requirements, scholarship opportunities for students, and requirements for Bright Futures Scholarship Program. Skill in oral and written communication with students, parents, and others. Ability to plan and implement activities for maximum effectiveness. Ability to assess levels of student ability and achievement effectively, administer a variety of standardized tests, analyze, and explain test results and prescribe actions for improvement. Ability to work effectively with students, peers, administrators, community agencies, parents and other. Job Goal To provide guidance and counseling services to students, parents and teachers so that students are able to reach their greatest physical, emotional, psychological and behavioral potential. Performance Responsibilities Planning/Preparation Develop guidance programs based on developmental needs of students, needs assessments, and school and district priorities. Establish short and long-range plans based on student needs, as well as school, District and state priorities. Prioritize and establish an implementation schedule for counseling and student service programs. Review, evaluate and select a variety of materials to support a well-balanced counseling program. Establish a positive supportive environment for an effective counseling program. Arrange the physical environment to facilitate counseling and consultation. Display materials and information usefully and attractively. Follow established procedures for appropriate intervention in accordance with school, District, and state laws, rules, and policies. Ensure security of students records and testing materials. Manage time effectively. Use technology resources effectively to access and manage records and data. Contribute to the effective operation of the school including participation in school-wide events, committees, and supervisory responsibilities to assure student safety. Assessment/Evaluation Demonstrate knowledge of theories, techniques and instruments used for assessment. Administer tests and interpret and communicate results. Assist administrators, teachers, students, and parents in understanding various test data. Explain nature and purpose of assessment in an understandable manner, including its uses and limitations, and provide feedback to appropriate individuals. Exercise confidentiality in sharing of test results. Use relevant assessment data to make recommendations to students, parents, teachers, and other professionals. Evaluate counseling program objectives, including using feedback from students, parents, and staff. Direct Instruction Demonstrate respect for diverse perspectives, ideas, and options. Accept and value students from diverse cultures and treat all students equitably. Assist students in setting goals and assuming responsibility. Implement, coordinate, and monitor school wide counseling services and activities. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of guidance and counseling principles, programs, and services. 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, appreciate, and serve the cultural differences and special needs of individuals and families. Assist students in dealing with family, interpersonal, and educational issues. Recognize overt indicators of students distress or abuse and take appropriate intervention, referral, or reporting actions. Provide crisis intervention services, including follow-up services as appropriate. Develop transitional services by orienting new students and their parents and assisting students moving from grade to grade or school to school. Provide interventions for at-risk students and those with special learning and behavioral needs. Provide students with programs for career awareness and development of work/study skills. Develop with each student (at the secondary level) a comprehensive educational/career plan which targets high school completion, exploration and requirements of postsecondary opportunities, criteria for scholarships, and financial aid information. Technology Use technology resources effectively. Use technology to establish an atmosphere of active learning. Provide students with opportunities to use technology to gather and share information. Facilitate student access to the use of electronic resources. Explore and evaluate new technologies and their educational impact. Use technology to review student assessment data. Use technology for administrative tasks. Collaboration Participate in multidisciplinary conferences concerning individual cases of special need, including academic, social, cultural, emotional, and economic. Inform teachers and parents of special services available for students. Establish an effective working relationship with outside services and make appropriate referrals for psychological, social work, health, or community services. Communicate goals and services of the counseling programs to school administration, staff, students, and parents. Consult with students, parents, teachers, and other school staff to assist in meeting needs of students. Work effectively with parents. Provide parents and teachers with suggested strategies to work effectively with their student. Serve as an advocate for students. Work with faculty, staff, and family regarding student attitude, attendance, progress, and performance. Establish and maintain a positive collaborative relationship with the students families to increase student achievement. Professional Learning Provide information and/or inservice to teachers, administrators, and other school staff. Keep abreast of current trends in counseling and guidance. Engage in continuing improvement of professional knowledge and skills. Conduct a personal assessment periodically to determine professional development needs. Participate in school data collection of input on principals performance assessment program. Professional Responsibilities 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. Keep abreast of student/school legal issues and follow established procedures. Perform assigned duties. Demonstrate attention to punctuality, attendance, records. #J-18808-Ljbffr