Position Title

Senior Coor - K-5 School Counseling Svcs

Custom Job Purpose

This position exists to provide leadership in the planning, development, operation and coordination of school counseling programs which focus on students' academic achievement, personal growth, and career development.

Essential Functions of this Job

Provide leadership in the design, delivery, evaluation and improvement of comprehensive school counseling programs in a systematic manner to improve the academics, attendance, career awareness and behavior of all students. Identify in-service training needs of counselors and develop/implement appropriate in-service programs that focus on the delivery of comprehensive services that reflect national school counseling standards. Supervises assigned personnel, conducts annual performance appraisals, and makes recommendations for appropriate employment action. Provide relevant school counseling information regarding questions from schools, students, parents, and stakeholders on the interpretation of policies, procedures, legal/ethical issues, and district/state initiatives.Work in conjunction with the district staff in the accomplishment of district goals and objectives, such as the Student Progression Plan, Master Scheduling Handbook, Grade Reporting Handbook, and student records.Gather, review and analyze data reports to improve academics, increase the graduate rate and decrease the dropout rate. Oversees and Approves course adoption requests. Support school counselors with appropriate student scheduling and advising, grade recovery initiatives, and accurate grade records reporting.Coordinate district-wide events and activities to promote post-secondary planning and awareness for students and parents; including, but not limited to the annual Polk District College Fair, financial aid planning, and college and career planning.| Review program policies, procedures and operation to determine adequacy of the school counseling program in meeting school district objectives and the needs of the students and parents. Coordinate and recommend placement for interns and practicum school counseling students.Attend local, state and national school counselor conferences to keep abreast of legislative and national changes and conveys new developments in the field to other school counselors.Prepare the Florida DOE School Counseling report and any additional reports requested. Advocate for programs and services that lead to student success and achievement with school staff members, parents, district- and state-level staff, school board members and the community.Collaborate with school staff members, parents, district-and state-level staff, school board members and the community to remove barriers and implement resources for student success.Provide leadership in the process of hiring qualified, diverse professional school counselors. Provide insight into problem areas in the school counseling programs, determine resolutions and supervise the coordination of remedial action.

Essential Functions of this Job (cont.)

Non-Essential Functions of this Job

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduated from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Guidance and Counseling or Counselor Education, and certification in guidance and counseling. A minimum of five years of experience at the school level as a certified guidance counselor is required. Experience in related leadership or supervisory preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of School Board policy. Specific knowledge and experience of the operation of a school-based guidance program. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Work Context

Requires some sitting and standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires the use of alternative communication systems, such as electronic mail, telephones and computers. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires work with students, internal and external contacts, and with the public.

Physical Environment

Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Requires sitting for the majority of the day, and the ability to lift, carry, move and/or position objects infrequently weighing up to 20 pounds.

Collective Bargaining Agreement

1 - Non-Union - F4 - 12-mo OSP-Exempt

Salary Grade

SG20

Pay Grade

N/A

FLSA Status

Exempt

Local Code

10280

EEO5

43

Approval Date

7/25/2023

Date Last Revised

8/7/2023