2025-2026 School Counselor K-8
2025-2026 School Counselor K-8
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Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW
*Florida certification in Guidance and Counseling (grades PK12) is required*
Ideal start date: June 2025 for this YearRound position.
The School Counselor is a yearround certified position that is responsible for working closely with families Learning Specialists teachers students and Principal(s) to enhance the schools 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 wellbeing and (4) credit recovery as needed. Counselors also execute at least 1 schoolbased community event a schoolyear and create/maintain systems that support their initiatives.
Specific Position Duties:
Serve as the coordinator and LEA for all district MRT meetings
Support classroom teachers with inclass 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 wellbeing 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 firstyear school counselor is $50000
Free individual health benefits (including medical dental and vision)***
Free individual shortterm and longterm 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.
*The salary offered in the DocuSign doesnt include any stipends for which the candidate may be eligible. In our first year of paying out millage stipends certified NewtoKIPP instructional staff received an additional $7000. Certified staff also received TSIA stipends this year. There are other opportunities to earn money at KIPP Jax in the form of additional stipends. This role will only be eligible for instructional stipends if they have their FLDOE certification.
***This offering is subject to change each school year. Terms would be outlined in an offer letter if issued.
Qualifications :
Bachelors Degree and a relevant Masters degree to meet the standards outlined for certification.
Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for Certification in Guidance and Counseling PreK Grade 12
At least one complete year of school counseling experience with a proven trackrecord of high achievement
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools believes that our staff will represent our core valueshigh 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 schoolbased K8 school counseling that includes evidence of building systems and partnership OR two or more years of K8 teaching experience with a proven trackrecord of high achievement in the classroom.
CERTIFICATION
The FLDOE website outlines that a Masters 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 outofstate 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 to job board here: ;
Please note in the application if you have a school preference based on location.
If youre a current KIPP Jax team member you should:
1) Inform your current manager of your interest in the role and
2) Complete the online application
QUESTIONS
If you have questions about positions at KIPP Jacksonville please email LaShawnda Anderson 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 does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender handicap age religion sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
