Job Description
Job Description
Sarasota County Schools is hiring a Certified School Counselor to provide assistance to students, teachers and parents at Sarasota Middle School.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree from an accredited educational institution.
- Certification in School Counseling (PK-12).
- Successful experience as a teacher or counselor preferred.
Starting Salary:
- Instructional - $65,000 starting salary (7.5% for up to 15 years' experience/ up to $4,500)
Employee Benefits
Our employees receive 10 paid sick days as well as 100% of their benefit premiums paid by the school district. The benefits package includes the following core benefits:
- Health Insurance (4 types of medical plans to choose from, a low/high PPO and a low/high HMO)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- $50k Basic Term Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Additional voluntary benefits available such as: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health care and dependent care, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Term Life Insurance, Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Lantern, Healthcare Bluebook, and options for 401(k) and 403(b) retirement plans
Our district emphasizes employee wellness and offers a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (with supports such as free counseling and free subscriptions to wellness apps) as well as our Prevention Pays program, where employees can earn up to $100 each year just for completing routine wellness check-ups. Furthermore, all employees are enrolled in a retirement account through the Florida Retirement System, with district-matched contributions.
District Perks:
- New teacher mentorship program
- New teacher orientation
- Laptops provided for all teachers
- Interactive white boards in all classrooms
- Free professional development opportunities
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Proficient in educational testing and measurement practices. Possess oral and written communication skills. Ability to analyze data and form conclusions. Knowledge of career counseling and community resources. Knowledge of counseling techniques and referral process. Possess computer skills for data entry and retrieval.
Key Responsibilities
· Provide assistance to students through testing and interpretation.
· Provide assistance to students in class selection and schedules.
· Provide personal counseling to students.
· Provide group counseling when need arises.
· Identify and counsel potential dropouts.
· Assist students who are experiencing attendance problems.
· Assist in accurate recording and proper maintenance of student records.
· Provide input into the development of master schedules in secondary schools.
· Participate in workshops for personal and professional growth.
· Assist in evaluating the guidance program.
· Provide orientation of new students to the school.
· Impart crises intervention skills when need arises.
· Assist students with special needs according to LRE, IEP and 504 guidelines.
· Assist teachers with intervention and recommendations.
· Facilitate the Academic Plus Program and other post-secondary programs at high school level.
· Serve as a Student Study Team member.
· Assist in selecting a variety of materials for counseling program.
· Exercise confidentiality in sharing test results and other student information.
· Recognize and appreciate the cultural differences and special needs of students and families.
· Recognize indicators of student distress or abuse and take appropriate steps.
Application Instructions
To be considered for employment, you must complete our two-step application. First, please fill out and submit an online Sarasota County Schools "Certified" application by clicking "JOBS" on our website at http://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/. Second, you will be able to apply directly to the open Certified School Counselor position at Sarasota Middle School.
Company DescriptionDedicated to academic excellence, Sarasota County Schools is home to 57 schools, 45,000 students, and 5,700 employees. It is one of only two Florida districts to be graded “A” by the Florida Department of Education every year since grading began in 2004. Our district offers one of the highest starting salaries in Florida along with an incredible benefits package including employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. U.S. News and World Report has recently ranked Sarasota among the best places to live in the nation and the top place to live in Florida.
Company Description
Dedicated to academic excellence, Sarasota County Schools is home to 57 schools, 45,000 students, and 5,700 employees. It is one of only two Florida districts to be graded “A” by the Florida Department of Education every year since grading began in 2004. Our district offers one of the highest starting salaries in Florida along with an incredible benefits package including employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. U.S. News and World Report has recently ranked Sarasota among the best places to live in the nation and the top place to live in Florida.