School Counselor JrK-8

The School Counselor position will provide all students with both preventative and responsive counseling services to ensure high levels of academic achievement as well as social/emotional wellbeing, to the extent possible and needed. **Responsibilities and Duties/ Essential Job Functions:** * Assist students with academic, emotional, social and/or behavioral difficulties to the extent possible. * Provide support to teachers through meetings and in-classroom interventions, and to provide classroom management strategies to teachers as needed, and to the extent possible. * Conduct regular group sessions for students and workshops for parents about different and relevant topics, including social skills and age appropriate interventions. * Support and provide Social-Emotional Learning throughout the school, and plan social-emotional learning events for all students. * Make appropriate referrals, follow-ups, and collaborate with outside professionals as needed. * Keep accurate data, protecting the confidentiality of all students’ records. * Receive and utilize supervision from the Principal. * Provide support to parents/guardians of the school community, implementing family interventions when needed. * Assist and support students, families and staff in dealing with life crisis , and ensure that they are supported in the classroom . * Responsible for the admission process for Kindergarten and 1 grade incoming students (testing and report elaboration). * Perform other duties as may be deemed necessary for the efficient operation of the department. * It is essential for the Employee to arrive on time to work every scheduled work day. It is essential for the Employee to maintain good attendance and give ample notice, when possible, when Employee will be absent. It is essential for Employee to speak to co-workers with respect and to follow all of the requirements and expectations in the Employee Handbook. **Qualifications** The School Counselor should have a master’s degree or higher in guidance and counseling, mental health counseling, school counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a degree in a related discipline. Should have at least 5 years of experience in the field. Must have excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Candidates preferably will be licensed by the State of Florida and be eligible for a temporary or professional certificate in Guidance and Counseling K-12 and/or Mental Health Counseling from the state of Florida Salary based on experience. Meyer Preparatory School utilizes the Clearinghouse for background check. https://info.flclearinghouse.com Meyer Preparatory provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or genetics, and any other characteristic or status protected by law. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 403(b) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Education: * Master's (Required) Experience: * counseling: 5 years (Required) License/Certification: * State of Florida Counseling certification (Preferred) Work Location: In person