School Counselor

2 weeks ago

Jacksonville, Florida, United States Kipp Public Schools Full time


Company Description KIPP KIPP Public Schools is a national network of tuition-free public schools educating 120,000 students in grades Prek-12 across 21 states and Washington, DC.

While each of our schools is as unique as the community to which it belongs, we are united around a shared promise:
Together, A Future Without Limits. You can learn more at . WHY TEACH AT KIPP? Respect
  • For our teachers' innate talents and desire to learn, for their professional growth, and for the lives they lead beyond our walls.
We offer pay and benefits that reflect our appreciation for the invaluable role our teachers play in lighting paths to opportunity for students Support
  • As our teachers progress through the day, the year, and their careers, we ensure they always feel the KIPP Team and Family at their backs, with opportunities to lead and support to grow Purpose
  • Together, our students, schools, families and communities share an ambitious mission to create a future without limits.
We need talented teachers and leaders to realize it. Shape the future for your students and yourself by joining us in our work. KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is part of the KIPP national network.

Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career, and beyond - so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

In the current school year, the KIPP Jacksonville region is comprised of four schools educating more than 2,700 students, kindergarten through eleventh grade in the North and West sides of Jacksonville, Florida.


KIPP Impact Academy:
Kindergarten - 3rd grade, 6th - 8th grade KIPP VOICE Academy: Kindergarten - 8th grade KIPP

Bessie Coleman Academy:
Kindergarten - 8th grade KIPP

Bold City High School: 9th - 11th grade For the current school year, teachers at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools work the following hours Monday through Friday and may have occasional meetings or special school events outside of these hours.

Hours for teachers and students may vary slightly by school. K-8 Staff: 7:30am - 4:30pm K-8 Students: 8:00am - 3:30pm, Wednesday K-8 dismissal is at 1:30pm
High School Staff: 6:45am - 3:45pm,
High School Students: 7:15am - 2:30pm, Wednesday High School dismissal is at 12:30pm.

Every Wednesday is a student early release day, which allows teachers to participate in weekly professional development and content team meetings.

This doesn't include Wellness Wednesdays when all staff leave at student dismissal. To support these schools, we will employ more than 300 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 where you can also view all of our job postings.

Job Description Florida certification in Guidance and Counseling (grades PK-12) is required Position start date: As soon as possible. This is a Year-Round position.

POSITION OVERVIEW The School Counselor is a year-round, certified position that is responsible for working closely with families, Learning Specialists, teachers, students and School Leader(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. For the school year, teachers at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools (K-8) work from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and may have occasional meetings or special school events outside of these hours. Student hours are typically 8:00a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Every Wednesday is a student early release day (1:30 p.m.), which allows teachers to participate in weekly professional development.

Specific Position Duties:

Serve as the coordinator and LEA for all district MRT meetings Support classroom teachers with in-class character education and classroom guidance as determined by school leadership Provide individual or small group counseling for students, including weekly social and/or emotional interventions for students Provide appropriate updates to leadership on student emotional/physical well-being based on interactions with families, assessments, and observations Support students with challenging behaviors Track school wide attendance data and work with families of students with low attendance to increase attendance Serve as liaison between families and community resources, including creating programming or forming partnerships to benefit students and families.

Onboard new families to KIPP Oversee summer reading and credit recovery programs through FLVS Other duties as outlined by school or regional leadership teams COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Our current starting salary for a first-year lead teacher is $50,000 Free individual health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision) Free individual short-term and long-term disability insurance 403(b) retirement program with a company match To support teacher practice and their growth, all lead teachers receive individualized coaching and professional development.

This offering is subject to change each school year. Terms would be outlined in an offer letter, if issued. This position would also be eligible for instructional stipends like TSIA and Milage. In our first year of paying these stipends to New to KIPP teammates, it was about $15,000 additional dollars. Qualifications REQUIREMENTS 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.

Passing a background check, as required by law HIGHLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Two or more years of school-based K-8 school counseling that includes evidence of building systems and partnership OR two or more years of K-8 teaching experience with a proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom.

CERTIFICATION The FLDOE website outlines that a Master's degree is required for this position.

If you have questions about Florida certification, please visit Please list details about where you are in the certification process on your application so we can process your application accurately.

If you hold a statement of eligibility or an out-of-state certificate, please list that information on your application. Additional Information APPLY Please complete an application and upload a resume via our job board. No applicants will be considered that submit resumes through other job postings.

Link here:
If you're a current KIPP Jacksonville teammate, please 1) notify your current manager of your interest in the role and 2) complete the online application in its entirety. QUESTIONS If you have questions about positions at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools, please email Emma at .

Please understand that resumes and/or cover letters are not accepted via email and you will be redirected to apply via the website.

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our schools.

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin.

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