Asst. Professor - Liberal Arts jobs in Pensacola, FL

School Counselor

Job Description: The Dixon School Counselor is responsible for providing a comprehensive school counseling program that is preventative in design, developmental in implementation, and supports students in the areas of academic achievement, career and college planning, and personal and social development. The Counselor also serves as a consultant to educators, families, and community partners.

Education/Experience: Minimum bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred) in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or Education with School Counselor Certification. Mental Health License preferred.

Job Duties:

Designs, implements, and assesses the guidance curriculum.

• Utilizes responsive counseling, initiating individual and group sessions for students’ academic, social and personal concerns.
• Consults with families and staff to appraise student needs and interests and to discuss appropriate recommendations for educational options.
• Plans, coordinates, and provides the classroom guidance sessions to meet the identified guidance and counseling competencies in the areas of academic achievement, career and educational development, and personal and social development to assist students in developing decision-making skills and identifying life goals.
• Assesses student needs and makes referrals to appropriate school resource personnel, social agencies, community agencies and alternative programs.
• Intervenes during crisis situations along with the Principal and Administration.

• Prepares students for the transition to the next level: high school and post high school activities/options.
• Plans and coordinates programs such as career and high school fairs, test skills preparation, improved/perfect attendance celebrations and other extensions of the counseling program to support students’ knowledge of post-secondary options.
• Assist students in navigating their academic, workplace and community experiences, through the use of individual student planning which includes individual graduation portfolios (IGP), student interviews and other planning tools.
• Collaborates with parents/guardians and educators to assist students with educational and career planning. Participates in school management teams to advocate for students needs and provide guidance for school staff.

• Guides, coordinates, and supports other school staff in implementing school wide advisory programs.
• Uses responsive counseling strategies to establish relationships and collaborate with educators, students, families, and community partners which reflect recognition of and respect for each individual. And promotes an understanding and appreciation of diverse population and cultures.
• Assists families in obtaining services for their children through an appropriate referral and follow-up process.
• Assists teachers in understanding their students, including providing and interpreting student data.
• Provides in-service training on topics related to the school counseling program and supporting student achievement.

• Conducts at minimum a yearly program audit to review the extent and quality of program implementation.
• Prepares and submits a variety of requested reports and data, to ensure fulfillment of established program requirements.
• Uses all available data, including academic grades, discipline referrals and attendance data, to identify students in need and to deliver services.
• Interprets tests, student data and other assessment results appropriately within the counseling environment for the purpose of developing and implementing academic plans for individual students.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $39,000.00 - $44,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• Elementary school
• Middle school

Physical setting:

• School

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Pensacola, FL 32501: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person