Education jobs in Jacksonville, FL

About the role

To support these schools, we will employ more than 400 full-time staff members. We seek educators and colleagues that represent our core values of high expectations, growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability. To learn more about what it is like to work and teach at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools, please visit www.kippjax.org/teach where you can also view all of our job postings. This role is available at KIPP Bold City High School (9-12) 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.

What you'll bring

• Florida certification in Guidance and Counseling (grades PK-12) is required*
• CERTIFICATION
• Bachelor's Degree and a relevant Master's degree to meet the  standards  outlined for certification.
• Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for Certification in Guidance and Counseling Pre-K- Grade 12
• At least one complete year of school counseling experience with a proven track-record of high achievement
• KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools believes that our staff will represent our core values—high expectations, a growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability.
• We search for established educators who embody them.
• In accordance with Florida House Bill 531, this position requires a background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
• For more information regarding the screening process, education, and awareness, please visit the official website at:  https://info.flclearinghouse.com
• Two or more years of school-based high school school counseling that includes evidence of building systems and partnership OR two or more years of high school teaching experience with a proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom.
• The FLDOE website outlines that a Master’s degree is required for this position.
• If you have questions about Florida certification, please visit  www.fldoe.org/edcert.

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