POSITION OVERVIEWFlorida certification in Guidance and Counseling (grades PK-12) is requiredIdeal start date: June 2025 for this Year-Round position. The School Counselor is a year-round, certified position that is responsible for working closely with families, Learning Specialists, teachers, students and Principal(s) to enhance the school’s 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) credit recovery, as needed. Counselors also execute at least 1 school-based community event a school-year and create/maintain systems that support their initiatives.Specific Position Duties:Serve as the coordinator and LEA for all district MRT meetingsSupport classroom teachers with in-class character education and classroom guidance as determined by school leadershipProvide individual or small group counseling for students, including weekly social and/or emotional interventions for studentsProvide appropriate updates to leadership on student emotional/physical well-being based on interactions with families, assessments, and observationsSupport students with challenging behaviorsTrack school wide attendance data and work with families of students with low attendance to increase attendanceServe as liaison between families and community resources, including creating programming or forming partnerships to benefit students and families.Onboard new families to KIPPOversee summer reading and credit recovery programs through FLVSOther duties as outlined by school or regional leadership teams
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITSOur current starting salary for a first-year school counselor is $50,000Free individual health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision)Free individual short-term and long-term disability insurance403(b) retirement program with a company matchTo support teacher practice and their growth, all lead teachers receive individualized coaching and professional development.The salary offered in the DocuSign doesn’t include any stipends for which the candidate may be eligible. In our current year of paying out millage stipends, certified New-to-KIPP instructional staff received a historical average of $13,000 with the addition of receiving TSIA stipends. There are other opportunities to earn money at KIPP Jax in the form of additional stipends. This role will only be eligible for instructional stipends if they have their FLDOE certification.This offering is subject to change each school year. Terms would be outlined in an offer letter, if issued.