School Counselor, Starting Salary $60,041.25

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We are hiring School Counselorswho are knowledgeable, energetic, inspiring and nurturing in their approach to school counseling. Our counselors address the developmental needs of all students through a comprehensive counseling program focused on the academic, career, and social-emotional development of all students. The School District of Lee County (SDLC) is looking for individuals with a Master’s degree in School Counseling and Florida teaching certification eligibility.You will provide direct services for students including, but not limited to, school counseling core curriculum, individual counseling and student planning, large and small group counseling, and preventative and responsive services. Our counselor positions include competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and an unbelievable opportunity to help shape youth in Southwest Florida.

Your Responsibilities:

• Design and implement a data driven, comprehensive school counseling program for all students.
• Provide indirect services on behalf of students including, but not limited to, referrals for additional assistance and consultation/collaboration with parents, teachers, administrators, and other key stakeholders to create learning environments that promote educational equity, access, and success for every student.
• Deliver programs including, but not limited to, learning skills, social skills, self-management skills, and college/career readiness skills.
• Use appropriate technology to plan, organize, implement, and elevate the comprehensive school counseling program.
• Act as a systems change agent to ensure a safe and supportive school climate that promotes the success of all students through opportunities for academic development, social-emotional learning, and college/career readiness.

Your Perks:

• Starting Salary of $57,510.00
• Supplemental pay by virtue of the position
• Employee insurance programs
• Retirement programs
• Employee benefits programs
• Southwest Florida weather

This will be a full time position shared between Fort Myers Beach Elementary School and Bonita Springs Elementary

About Lee County:

School District of Lee County is the ninth-largest district in Florida and the 32nd-largest school district in the United States*. We proudly educate over 90,000 students in grades K-12. Schools in Lee County play a key role in community life. With 12,000+ full- and part-time employees, the School District is one of the county's largest employers, and with the District's construction program, building new schools and renovating and expanding existing facilities, the District has been the area's largest developer.
*Source: National Center for Education Statistics
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,041.25 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• School Counseling Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fort Myers, FL 33966: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person