Sarasota County Schools is hiring Certified School Counselors to provide assistance to students, teachers and parents, enabling students to reach their fullest potential.

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.

Qualifications

· Master’s Degree from an accredited educational institution.

· Certification in School Counseling (PK-12).

· Successful experience as a teacher or counselor preferred.

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 positions at our Elementary, Middle and High Schools.

District Perks
· 100% employer-paid benefits
· Employer contributions to retirement plan through Florida Retirement System (FRS)

Location
· Southwest Florida on the Gulf Coast between Tampa and Fort Myers
· Spring training for Baltimore Orioles
· Siesta Key-one of the top-rated beaches in the nation
· Vibrant arts and culture community