Certified School Counselor - Collegiate School Bradenton

Certified School Counselor - Collegiate School Bradenton Salary: $51,000.00 - $65,700.00 Annually Location: Bradenton Department: Collegiate School - Bradenton Job Number: 202300224 Closing: Continuous Description SCF offers many benefits to our eligible employees from obtaining tuition scholarship for employees and eligible dependents, paid Life Insurance, matching Florida Retirement System (FRS) contribution, complimentary access to Wellness activities, paid sick and vacation time, four-day work week during June and July, paid winter break, access for eligible dependents to our on-campus Collegiate School and many more! Visit our https://scf.edu/Administration/HumanResources/Benefits/default.asp for benefit details Job Summary This position is focused on middle school services for students, while working in a 6-12 environment. Duties are shared with a high school counselor, with collaboration with the student services department in the State College of Florida Collegiate School. Students follow an accelerated program to ultimately qualify for dual enrollment in the 11th and 12th grades, with an opportunity to graduate with an associate degree and high school diploma. The SCF Collegiate School is a tuition free charter school on the Bradenton and Venice campuses. This position is for the Bradenton campus. This is a responsible, professional academic support position who collaborates with the dual enrollment program of 11-12th grade, accountable for student scheduling, advisement, and graduation. The position provides guidance and counseling support to all grades and collaborates with the college's support services and admissions. The certified school counselor coordinates activities with Collegiate School academic coaches, communicates with Collegiate School staff and students to prepare and implement a comprehensive support program for the students. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following listing of essential job duties indicates the general nature and level of work required in this job. This is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required in this job. Individuals assigned to this job may be asked to perform other duties as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Applicants may be asked to demonstrate any or all of the following duties: • Adheres to the rules and regulations as prescribed by the State Board of Education Florida Statutes, State College of Florida, the school board, and administrative procedures. Adheres to College Rules and Procedures, which reflect updated federal, state, and local legislation/regulations and college policy that govern the educational process. • Conducts counseling sessions with students to help them think critically in resolving conflicts, solving problems, or making decisions. Maintains currency in the counseling profession and demonstrates mature, professional judgments. Makes recommendations and connects students to additional counseling services provided by the college. • Supervises student services staff assistant who reports to the certified school counselor. • Demonstrates leadership in serving as a student development specialist, student advocate and consultant to faculty and staff. • Responds to individuals experiencing difficulties and/or personal problems through appropriate referrals to college and community resources. Maintains excellent communication with parents regarding student success. • Develops and make presentations addressing life skills and college success. Works closely with academic coaches to provide and assist with curriculum. • Facilitates student career planning and decision-making; interprets career assessment instruments. Works with academic coaches to assist with curriculum, such as My Career Shines. • Assists in developing annual departmental objectives and contributes to achieving these objectives. • Maintains and fosters collaboration activities with high schools, colleges, universities and academic programs. • Assists Head of School in the recruitment effort for the dual enrollment program. Presents at after-hours information sessions, parent meetings, conducts new student orientation and collaborates with the testing coordinator to administer high stakes testing as needed. • Conveys accurate and current academic information to students, parents, instructors and staff. Makes referrals to the Disability Resource Center or other College services and/or programs as appropriate. • Collaborates with the advisor/instructor, staff assistant and registration specialist in registration of students. Interprets placement test results and makes appropriate course recommendations. Surveys transcripts to ensure graduation requirements are met. Assists in providing recommendations for students. • Follows federal, state, college and department guidelines that relate to the job. Included as a member of the school leadership team, implementing new legislation to current policies and procedures. • Promotes positive public relations for the department and the institution. • Performs related duties as required. Job Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Certificates and Licenses: Must hold and maintain the State of Florida Certification in Certified School Counselor (or eligible). Responsibility for People and Property: Supervises Collegiate School staff assistant. Responsibility for Communication: • Internal Contacts:This position has routine contact with all levels of State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota staff and students. • External Contacts:This position has routine contact with prospective students, special interest groups, and community agencies. Frequent contact with parents, high school counselors and faculty, and vendors. Occasional contact with local businesses and industry. Attendance Standards: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to attend their work assignments and schedules at all times, in accordance with College Rules and Procedures. Training: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to attend College-provided training sessions and meetings when deemed necessary. Continuous Improvement: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to give attention to continuous assessment and improvement of the position's assigned set of duties and responsibilities. Pre-Employment Screenings: Requires successful completion of criminal background screenings and employment reference checks. Statement of Non-Discrimination: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, race, religion, age, national origin/ethnicity, color, marital status, disability, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its educational programs, services and activities, including admission and employment. Direct inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies to: Equity Officer, 941-752-5599, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34207. 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