GPAC is partnering with an innovative, inquiry-focused K-12 independent school in Fort Lauderdale that is seeking to add a secondary-level School Counselor to its team for the 2025/2026 school year.
The School Counselor will promote emotional health and academic success by guiding the development of student coping skills, supporting responsible behavior and implementing proactive interventions. This role leads individualized academic counseling and supports the social-emotional development of students. This school is especially interested in candidates who have experience with the following:
- Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to create and implement response plans;
- Guiding Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) and supporting faculty with implementing approved accommodations; and
- Coordinating school-day standardized testing, including PSAT, SAT, ACT, and AP exams.
Job Responsibilities:
- Co-leads the Advisory and Character Education Program at the secondary level, making effective use of class time, resources, and teacher partnerships
- Counsels both individual and student groups on a variety of topics including academic course work and course selection, time management, stress reduction, study skills, and making healthy decisions
- Works collaboratively with the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) Committee; observe students in and out of classroom environments,
- Assists with recommendations for classroom teachers and parents and coordinate the implementation of ADA accommodations within the Division;
- Serves as Chair for the Division Student Wellness Team
- Monitors student achievement and facilitates intervention on the students' behalf when a pattern of need emerges
- Identifies students at-risk for academic failure and works with those students to implement a plan for improvement
- Serves as the Upper School standardized testing coordinator for PSAT, SAT, and ACT administered on a school day
- Meets with parents to foster a collaborative approach to student achievement
- Supports students and the School with crisis intervention
- Assists with and participates in the development and implementation of support and prevention programs
- Participates in family programming, as requested by the Division Head
Job Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Counseling (or similar program) is preferred
- Licensure or certification in school counseling, school psychology, social work or closely related field required
- Minimum 3 years experience as a school counselor, preferably in an private/independent school environment
More details aobut the School and Position:
- Inquiry-based, individualized learning model
- Small class sizes and intentional focus on joy and collaboration
- State of the art facilities and well resourced programs
- Professional development and support
- Highly competitive salary & full benefits package
Please send your resume to david.libert@gogpac.com or apply using the provided link if you are interested in this opportunity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
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