We are seeking a School Counselor. The applicant must have a FLDOE Certification in Guidance.
Palm Beach Maritime Academy (PBMA) is an accredited K-12 charter school celebrating 27 years of excellence. Our Elementary, Middle and High School grades are accredited by Cognia.
PBMA integrates maritime studies and marine science with the Florida State Standards through a variety of methods, which include many hands-on classroom experiences and field trips for all students.
Our field trips include: Loxahatchee River Center, Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Grassy Waters, Busch Wildlife Preserve and Marine Lab in Key Largo. Field trips enrich our curriculum which is enriched with marine science..
Our school community offers a collaborative and professional school culture, competitive salaries and benefits, and a learning environment supported by a faculty of highly qualified educators. To learn more about Palm Beach Maritime Academy, please visit our website at www.PalmBeachMaritimeAcademy.org.
The School Counselor shall support and educate students through a well-prepared counseling program. The Guidance Counselor serves as the facilitator for the attaining of students’ academic and career goals. The goal is to enable the students to become mature and well-functioning adults. Assists the Principal in the implementation of PBMA policies and school oversight.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Individual Student Counseling
· Assists students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the use of teacher comments, interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data. Works with students in evolving educational and career plans in terms of such evaluation.
· Provides individual counseling sessions for assigned students in dealing with their personal needs as they affect school performance, as well as their educational and career plans.
· Provides small and large group counseling sessions, as needed, to address students’ personal educational and career plans.
· Assists students in course selections and the scheduling process.
· Provides emergency support to students as needed during crises.
Staff Consultation
· Serves as a consultant to the faculty concerning matters related to guidance services. Confers with staff regarding students with problems and/or special needs.
· Serves as a resource person for administration in matters relating to students and guidance services; provides thorough and timely reports, data, etc. as requested by administration.
Student and Parent Orientation
· Provides new students with an orientation and information relative to school procedures, curriculum and extra-curricular opportunities.
· Participates in planning and implementing programs which contribute to a smooth transition between grade levels and/or to post-secondary education, which may include orientation programs for students and parents.
· Serves as a resource for information regarding the educational program, activities and services of the school.
Record Keeping
· Supervises the maintenance of cumulative records for assigned students in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations as well as PBMA policy.
· Maintains counseling record (i.e., summary, log) regarding conferences or other sessions with assigned students.
Assessment
· Assists in the administration of state-mandated and PBMA assessment programs.
· Reviews and interprets results of assessment programs for assigned students and utilizes results for counseling purposes.
· Contributes to the evaluation of current curriculum offerings.
· Assists in developing and implementing an evaluation plan for the guidance program and utilizes results to determine strengths and areas in need of improvement.
School and Community Relations
· Strives to establish cooperative relations and makes a reasonable effort to communicate with parents when necessary and appropriate.
· Utilizes the resources of the community in developing and enhancing guidance services and activities.
· Cooperates and shares professionally with members of the staff.
· Assists in interpreting Guidance Services within the school and community.
· Assists community agencies and resource people who deal with students’ needs.
**MAY PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED™
Skills and Knowledge:
1. Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company; support the company’s values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth, as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
2. Has strong time management & organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively and complete work with little supervision within agreed timeline.
3. Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff. As unique situations present themselves, the employee must be sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image.
4. Possesses excellent communication skills: Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing.
5. Has the ability to be at work consistently, to be on time, to follow instructions, to respond to management direction and to solicit feedback to improve performance.
6. Demonstrates proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), software relevant to the position and email communications.
7. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
8. Strives consistently to implement best practices and positive character education.
9. Has the ability to demonstrate flexible and creative management of disciplinary issues.
10. Has the ability to provide a supportive role to the Principal.
11. Possesses detailed knowledge of Federal, State, and local requirements for K-12 schools and charter school law.
Qualifications:
· Master's degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent.
· Possession of valid Florida certification for Guidance Counselor.
· Minimum three (3) years’ experience of successful teaching or counseling services preferred.
· Successful results of criminal and employment background check.
· Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Strives to research, evaluate and implement best practices.
· Effective communication skills.
· Commitment to company values.
· Such alternatives to the above requirements as PBMA may find appropriate and acceptable.
Palm Beach Maritime Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,500.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Education:
License/Certification:
- FLDOE Certification in Guidance (Required)
Work Location: In person
