Franklin Academy Charter Schools
School Counselor - High School
Franklin Academy Charter Schools, Florida, New York, United States
School Counselor – High School
Franklin Academy Charter Schools
Location: Pembroke Pines, FL
Overview
The Guidance Department provides special services to assist and supplement the work of the classroom teachers. The mission is to work together for the good of each and every student to find a safe, structured, diverse environment. Counselors help students develop their intellectual and physical beings so they can be productive members of society. The Guidance Counselor is a professional member of the administrative staff, instrumental in supporting the mission, philosophy, objectives, and goals of Franklin Academy.
Employment Schedule
11 months, full‑time
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide developmentally appropriate classroom and small group guidance lessons to students based on student need.
Provide personal, social, behavioral, and academic counseling to identified students.
Lead school‑wide Character Education Program including organizing assemblies, a positive behavior program and other programs that support a safe spirit or community at the school.
Provide input to administrators and faculty regarding discipline of identified students.
Assist families who have specific needs for community support or referral for public services.
Serve as the point of contact and facilitator for scholarships and other mentoring programs.
Coordinate Parent Academies.
Assure that each assigned student is academically successful, behaviorally and socially appropriate, achieves his/her documented academic goals and demonstrates at least one full year of growth on standardized test measures.
Understand how students learn and provide learning opportunities that support intellectual, social, and personal development of diverse learners.
Establish and maintain a safe and secure classroom environment.
Use appropriate technology in teaching and learning processes.
Develop a climate and culture of openness, fairness, mutual respect, support, and inquiry.
Work effectively with school colleagues, parents, and the community to support students’ learning and well‑being.
Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff.
Actively engage in professional development opportunities.
Support general school operations, including arrival and dismissal supervision, cafeteria supervision, attendance at after‑hours events, and hallway duty.
Perform other related duties as required.
Benefits (Full‑time)
Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision.
Life insurance and voluntary life insurance.
401(k) plan with employer match.
Paid time off (PTO) – vacation, sick, personal.
This is a salaried position.
Base salary: $51,051.00.
Sign‑on bonus: $1,500.00.
Retention stipend (referendum): $5,000.00.
Requirements
Effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication skills.
Executes highly‑effective pedagogy in addition to a deep knowledge in subject areas.
Takes initiative and is resourceful in problem solving.
Positive interpersonal skills and can work well on a team.
Bachelor’s degree (BA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent.
Possession of valid Guidance and Counseling certification.
Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years successful counseling experience (may include student‑teaching internship experience).
Successful results of criminal and employment background check and drug testing.
Adherence to the requirements of the Code of Ethics for the Education Profession.
Franklin Academy is a drug‑free workplace. All candidates are required to pass a mandatory drug screening and background check.
Franklin Academy is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of age, color, sex, sexual orientation, expression, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.
Salary: $57,187.50.
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Location: Pembroke Pines, FL
Overview
The Guidance Department provides special services to assist and supplement the work of the classroom teachers. The mission is to work together for the good of each and every student to find a safe, structured, diverse environment. Counselors help students develop their intellectual and physical beings so they can be productive members of society. The Guidance Counselor is a professional member of the administrative staff, instrumental in supporting the mission, philosophy, objectives, and goals of Franklin Academy.
Employment Schedule
11 months, full‑time
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide developmentally appropriate classroom and small group guidance lessons to students based on student need.
Provide personal, social, behavioral, and academic counseling to identified students.
Lead school‑wide Character Education Program including organizing assemblies, a positive behavior program and other programs that support a safe spirit or community at the school.
Provide input to administrators and faculty regarding discipline of identified students.
Assist families who have specific needs for community support or referral for public services.
Serve as the point of contact and facilitator for scholarships and other mentoring programs.
Coordinate Parent Academies.
Assure that each assigned student is academically successful, behaviorally and socially appropriate, achieves his/her documented academic goals and demonstrates at least one full year of growth on standardized test measures.
Understand how students learn and provide learning opportunities that support intellectual, social, and personal development of diverse learners.
Establish and maintain a safe and secure classroom environment.
Use appropriate technology in teaching and learning processes.
Develop a climate and culture of openness, fairness, mutual respect, support, and inquiry.
Work effectively with school colleagues, parents, and the community to support students’ learning and well‑being.
Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff.
Actively engage in professional development opportunities.
Support general school operations, including arrival and dismissal supervision, cafeteria supervision, attendance at after‑hours events, and hallway duty.
Perform other related duties as required.
Benefits (Full‑time)
Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision.
Life insurance and voluntary life insurance.
401(k) plan with employer match.
Paid time off (PTO) – vacation, sick, personal.
This is a salaried position.
Base salary: $51,051.00.
Sign‑on bonus: $1,500.00.
Retention stipend (referendum): $5,000.00.
Requirements
Effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication skills.
Executes highly‑effective pedagogy in addition to a deep knowledge in subject areas.
Takes initiative and is resourceful in problem solving.
Positive interpersonal skills and can work well on a team.
Bachelor’s degree (BA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent.
Possession of valid Guidance and Counseling certification.
Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years successful counseling experience (may include student‑teaching internship experience).
Successful results of criminal and employment background check and drug testing.
Adherence to the requirements of the Code of Ethics for the Education Profession.
Franklin Academy is a drug‑free workplace. All candidates are required to pass a mandatory drug screening and background check.
Franklin Academy is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of age, color, sex, sexual orientation, expression, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.
Salary: $57,187.50.
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