Plans and develops guidance programs based on developmental
needs of students, needs assessments, and school and district
priorities.
Establishes short- and long-range plans based on student needs
as well as school, district, and state priorities.
Provides personal/social growth counseling (individual and
group) concerning academic success, understanding of self and
others, communication skills, decision-making, relationship skills,
conflict resolution, goal setting, and effective coping skills
necessary to refuse participation in substance abuse and physical
violence.
Recognizes overt indicators of student distress or abuse and
takes appropriate intervention, referral or reporting action;
provides crisis intervention services.
Establishes and follows procedures for appropriate
interventions in accordance with school, district, and state laws,
rules and policies.
Administers tests, interprets scores, and communicates results
in an effective manner; uses relevant assessment data to make
recommendations to students, parents, teachers and other
professionals.
Implements programs for career awareness and comprehensive
educational/career plans which target high school completion,
post-secondary opportunities, scholarships and financial aid
information.
Establishes priorities and an implementation schedule for
counseling and student service programs.
Reviews, evaluates and selects a variety of materials to
support a well-balanced counseling program; uses feedback form
students, parents and staff to evaluate program objectives.
Communicates goals and services of the counseling programs to
school administration, staff, students and parents.
Reviews student records and indicators (i.e., portfolio
assessment, professional team interaction and analysis reports,
documented parent interaction, student discipline records) to
evaluate student needs and plan program.
Writes or participates in the formation of student IEP or 504
Plans or other learning plans based on individual student
needs.
Maintains professional relationships with outside services and
makes appropriate referrals for psychological, social work, health,
and community services.
Prepares all required reports and maintains all appropriate
records.
Participates in meetings, training sessions and other
activities for improvement of professional knowledge and skills;
participates in school-wide events, committees and supervisory
responsibilities to assure student safety.
Keeps a record of operating procedures and may share position
specific knowledge, including use of collegewide ERP and related
system processes, by providing guidance on standard operations and
established departmental procedures as needed.
Provides service to the college through participation in
events, committees, and other college activities.
Complies with all published College Rules, procedures,
guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees,
including but not limited to those related to document retention
and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
Strictly honors the privacy, security, and confidentiality of
records and other sensitive information according to appropriate
state, federal, and college regulations, policies, and
procedures.
Provides service excellence through courteous, informed,
accessible, and professional engagement.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Reports to: Principal
QUALIFICATIONS
Required: A master’s degree from an accredited educational
institution and a Florida certification in School Counseling.
Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will be
conducted.
Preferred: Working knowledge and understanding of child
development, guidance and counseling principles, programs and
services, as well as tests and measurement theory.
General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural
environment.
- Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive,
able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid
growth environment.
- Communication – able to effectively communicate in a
professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using
preferred method and level as applicable to the job.
- Critical Thinking & Judgement - able to make well-reasoned,
sensible, and timely decisions based on careful, objective review
and informed analysis of available information, considerations, and
other factors.
- Customer Service – ability to respond promptly and courteously
to all questions from students and faculty, demonstrating patience
and persistence when helping students with little or no computer
skills.
- Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism,
civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related
actions.
- Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule,
and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or
ahead of established time frames.
- Problem Solving – proven skills in identifying issues,
determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and
following through with implementing resolutions.
- Team Orientation & Interpersonal — highly motivated
team-player with ability to develop and maintain collaborative
relationships with all levels within and external to the
organization.
- Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level
of interactive service to others, building relationships and
addressing identified needs.
- Results Orientation – proven ability to set and exceed
established targets.
- Systems & Software - proficient level of knowledge of
Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.
- Detail Oriented - Proven accuracy and attention to
detail.
- Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate,
manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to
swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action,
and apply the appropriate response.
Application Process: All applicants must submit a completed
online SF application, a letter of intent, an up-to-date
resume/curriculum vitae, and unofficial academic transcripts (if
applicable) to be considered for this position. Unofficial
transcripts are
only accepted for review purposes, official
transcripts are
required prior to any offer of employment
being made.
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS),
please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be
affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your
current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed
ineligible depending upon the date of your
retirement.
Santa Fe College (SF) is committed to maintaining a work and
educational environment that embraces diversity and where no member
of the college community is excluded from participation in, denied
the benefits of, or subject to discrimination in any college
program or activity based on: their race, ethnicity, national
origin, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy status,
gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic
information, political opinions or affiliations, or veteran status.
This commitment applies to employees, volunteers, students, and, to
the extent possible, to third parties, applicants for admission,
applicants for employment, and the general public.
sfcollege.edu/eaeo
Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies or concerns about
discrimination or harassment, including concerns about sexual
harassment or sexual violence under Title IX, should be directed
to:
equity.officer@sfcollege.edu
Santa Fe College reserves the right to extend deadlines and/or not
to offer advertised positions. Preference will be given to eligible
veterans and spouses of veterans.
