Oasis Charter Schools- Oasis Elementary South - School Counselor #8261

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Four Schools, One Vision"

We believe that everyone can succeed in a nurturing and secure learning environment that is supported by diverse and meaningful community partnerships.

Our mission is to create a K-12 system that educates students to be responsible, critical thinkers who are prepared to successfully compete in a dynamic, global workforce.

School Counselors work with students, school staff, families and the community to provide student development and counseling program of student advocacy, preventative / intervention services and curriculum.

School counselors impart specific skills and learning opportunities in the areas of academic achievement, career and personal / social development.

If you are passionate about helping students succeed, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive starting salary based on qualifications.
• Starting salary $50,000 - $55,135* for SY25 based on years of prior experience
• Salary reviewed annually.
• Bonus Eligible!
• Health insurance (free for employees, additional fee for family members).
• Employer provided Employee Health & Wellness Center with free office visits, x-ray, lab services, nutrition counseling and prescription medications for enrolled employees & family members.
• FRS - Florida Retirement System with 13.63% Employer contribution.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Paid time off.
• Paid life insurance at 2x salary and long-term disability.
• Optional dental and vision plans.
• And more!

Base Pay Information

The base pay range listed is a good faith estimate of what Oasis Charter Schools may pay a new hire. Actual pay may vary based on our assessment of the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications.

Other factors impacting pay include the work location, hours and internal equity.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Developing, implementing and managing the delivery of student development curriculum that helps students acquire competencies in the following areas :

Academic Development :

• the attitudes, knowledge and skills that contribute to effective learning in the school and across life span,
• academic preparation to make transitions across the continuum and to chose from a wide variety of substantial post-secondary options by working with students, families and colleagues,
• an understanding of the relationship of academics to the world of work, and to life at home and in school.

Career Development :

• preparation to investigate the world of work in relationship to self and to make informed career decisions,
• strategies to achieve future career success and satisfaction,
• an understanding of the relationship between personal qualities, education and training, and the world or work.

Personal / Social Development :

• the attitudes, knowledge and interpersonal skills to understand and respect self and others,
• decision making, goal setting and appropriate planning,
• develop safety and survival skills,
• develop self-respect and responsibility,
• an understanding of and respect for diversity.

Performs related duties as required and assigned by Principal.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree and a valid teacher certification with coverage in guidance or other qualifications as the Board may find appropriate or acceptable.

Prior teaching experience preferred.

Verbal and interpersonal skills required.

Bilingual skills encouraged.

ADDITIONAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED : KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

School counselors have specialized knowledge and skills in the delivery of : individual and group counseling, curriculum development, assessment and interpretation, scheduling, consultation with students, families, and colleagues, coordination of school counseling and program activities and initiating referrals to educational and community resources.

These skills are used to help students develop the knowledge, attitudes and skill competencies to be successful in the areas of academic, career and personal / social development.

Has general knowledge of report and record keeping principles and techniques.

Has general knowledge of business mathematics.

Is skilled in both written and oral communications for effective expression and clarity.

Is able to utilize a variety of modern office equipment, i.e., computers, facsimile machines, and copiers.

Is able to establish and maintain effective-working relationships with supervisor, support staff and other departments position interacts with.

Is able to organize and review work for efficient results and accuracy.

Is able to perform duties with consistent courtesy and tact in the best interest of the public.

Is able to issue and follow oral and written instructions.