• Job Description

  Req#: R7173
  PLEASE NOTE: Your application will expire one year from the time of submission. Please feel free to apply to any other positions for which you may qualify.

  Our team members enjoy competitive salaries, a well-rounded benefits package, generous paid time off (including 25 holidays, vacation, and sick leave), and an array of professional development opportunities. We’re always looking to add to our team of more than 3,000 dedicated professionals who are leading online education worldwide with transformative digital solutions – personalized to every student.

  Job Posting End Date:

  Deadline to apply is 11:59 PM on

  03-16-2024

  Job Title:

  School Counselor

  Contract Type:

  Employee

  Annual Salary:

  $57,000.00 - $106,525.00

  (Support staff salary will be based on internal equity and experience)

  Location:

  FL - HOME OFFICE

  Job Description Summary:

  Our Mission is to equip students for success by developing and delivering highly effective digital learning through an intuitive online platform.
  
  FLVS does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law.

  The Position:

  Position General Summary:

  The FLVS School Counselor works to maximize student success and promote access and equity for all students. School Counselors deliver developmentally appropriate activities and services. School Counselors are active members of the school community and support staff, students, and parents in achieving the mission of the school and providing an individualized educational experience.

  Essential Position Functions:

  • Host small and large group sessions to students including but not limited to the following: social emotional learning support, academic information sessions, transition and articulation.

  • Plan and host school wide events which may include but not limited to Career Week, Red Ribbon Week, Honor Roll, and other student recognition events.

  • Assist and provide consultation to students and families in the enrollment and course selection process.

  • Determine eligibility requirements, collaborate with enrollment techs and registrars to gather requirements documents.

  • Collaborate with the Admin team in master schedule decisions/needs. Review academic records and determine appropriate course placement as well as identify screening needs for intensive support or acceleration.

  • Full Time Only- Course scheduling, schedule changes, ensuring promotion/graduation requirements are met as well as any requirements or documents needed. Supporting withdrawal process and gathering documents if needed.

  • Communicate effectively with all stakeholders (email, text, communication tool, SIS, newsletter, website, weekly update, staff meetings).

  • Provide academic, articulation, and social emotional support information and resources as requested.

  • Create and host sessions for parents and staff and provide updated communication on varied topics throughout the year.

  • Support college and career readiness and exploration.

  • Coordinate and collaborate with counselors of other FLVS programs (Flex/FT) for student records, transfers, course progress monitoring, and approvals for courses taken via Flex

  • Working closely with school administration to ensure individual student needs are met.

  • Collaborating with other teams (Enrollment/Assessment, ESE, MTSS, ELL, Student Services) to ensure individual student needs are met and as well as attending associated meetings (IEP/504 meetings, SST, and TAT meetings).

  • Provide completed input forms/documentation as requested to support student success.

  • Implement Tier 1 mental health supports and SEL curriculum support when needed. Be an active participant in Threat Assessment Team Meetings, Re-entry meetings and additional support as warranted. Activate handle with care and monitor student progress accordingly. Assist with student crisis and follow-up as needed.

  • Providing individual student and parent support based on need (technical assistance, academic, counseling, SEL, etc).

  • Work to ensure assigned help tickets are resolved in a timely manner.

  • Create and monitor tickets submitted to address student needs and supports workflow accordingly.

  • Be an active participant in the school community attending school, grade level, and team meetings and functions. Attend other school wide events as required (ex: pre-planning, graduation, student services events, and other FLVS professional development days)

  • Stay up to date on the latest legislative changes that impact the role of School Counselor.

  • Participate in ongoing professional development for continued growth.

  • Meet professional obligations through efficient and effective work habits.

  • All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established.

  (These essential functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related duties as required.)

  Minimum Requirements:

  Education:

  • Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling.

  • Valid professional Florida certificate in Guidance and Counseling.

  Experience:

  • Three years’ high school, middle school or elementary school guidance experience.

  Knowledge, abilities and skills:

  • Knowledge and understanding of all state and federal education guidelines.

  • Knowledge of university admission requirements and procedures.

  • Knowledge of all state rules, laws, policies, and procedures applicable to elementary, middle and high school students.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Knowledge of technical issues affecting the organization.

  • Proficiency in organization and coordination skills.

  • Ability to work as part of a team.

  • Ability to employ innovative problem solving techniques to accomplish objectives.

  • Skills with all required and recommended FLVS computer applications.

  • Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.

  CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS:

  COMMUNICATION SKILLS

  Clearly and effectively conveys and/or presents information verbally; summarizes what was heard to mitigate miscommunication; Shares ideas and perspectives and encourages others to do the same; Informs others involved in a project of new developments; Disseminates information to other employees, as appropriate; Effectively uses multiple channels to communicate important messages; Keeps supervisor well informed about progress and/or problems in a timely manner; Writes in a clear, concise, organized and convincing way for a variety of target audiences; The written message is consistently error-free; The written message has the desired effect on the target audience

  CUSTOMER FOCUS

  Prioritizes customers (internal and external) and their needs as primary and is dedicated to meeting their expectations; Develops and maintains customer relationships; builds credibility and trust; Quickly and effectively solves customer problems; Provides prompt, attentive service in a cheerful manner; adapts to changing information, conditions or challenges with a positive attitude; Incorporates customer feedback into delivery of service to provide the best experience possible for the customer; Actively promotes FLVS in community by serving as a FLVS ambassador or volunteer

  INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

  Relates well with others; Treats others with respect; Shares views in a tactful way; Demonstrates diplomacy by approaching others about sensitive issues in non-threatening ways; Considers and responds appropriately to the needs, feelings and capabilities of others; Fosters an environment conducive to open, transparent communication among all levels and positions; Takes the initiative to get to know internal and external customers

  FUNCTIONAL /TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

  Has the skills, abilities, knowledge and experience to be successful in functional area of expertise; Dedicates time and energy to keeping abreast of the latest information related to area of expertise and technology; Picks up on technology quickly; Does well in technical courses and seminars; Produces high quality work in organized and timely fashion

  INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS:

  PEER RELATIONSHIPS

  Finds common ground and solves problems for the good of all; Can represent his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups; Solves problems with peers with minimal “noise”; Is seen as a team player and is cooperative; Easily gains trust and support peers; Encourages collaboration; Is candid with peers

  CREATIVITY

  Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; Easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; Tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming sessions; Takes calculated risks; Is not afraid to try new things and potentially “fail fast”

  SELF KNOWLEDGE

  Seeks feedback; Gains insight from mistakes; Is open to constructive criticism; isn’t defensive; Proactively seeks to understand his/her strengths and areas for growth; applies information to best serve organization; Recognizes how his/her behavior impacts others and incorporates insight into future interactions

  PLANNING

  Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; Sets objectives and goals; Breaks down work into the process steps; Develops schedules and task/people assignments; Anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; Measures performance against goals; Evaluates results

  ORGANIZING

  Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; Concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities; Can attend to a broader range of activities as a result of organizing time efficiently; Can marshal resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done; Can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; Arranges information and files in a useful manner

  PROBLEM SOLVING

  Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; Probes all fruitful sources for answers; Can see hidden problems; Is excellent at honest analysis; Looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers

  DRIVE FOR RESULTS

  Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; Very bottom-line oriented; Steadfastly pushes self and others for results; Is full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; Not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; Consistently seizes opportunities; Consistently exceeds goals

  Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions:

  • Frequency of travel: Occasional travel is required for meetings, trainings and conferences and school events; location may vary and may require overnight stays

  • Light physical activities and efforts required working in an office environment

  (Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)

• About the company

  Florida Virtual School was founded in 1997 as the first statewide Internet-based public high school in the United States.

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