Job Summary

Assists GEAR UP grant staff in planning, development, operation, and coordination of secondary guidance programs focused on student academic achievement, personal growth, career development, and access to college. Promotes effective and timely communication with school administrators, staff, and counselors.

Essential Functions

1. Assists GEAR UP staff in identifying, developing, and implementing yearly in-service programs for experienced and new counselors, focusing on delivery of comprehensive services reflecting national school counseling standards and school/district/state initiatives.

2. Provides information to school-based personnel, students, parents, and community representatives on policy and procedure interpretation, legal and ethical issues, district/state initiatives, and guidance-related information from DOE.

3. Assists with scholarship and financial aid programs for students in Duval County Public Schools, including Beacon, Scholarship Website, and Financial Aid Nights by collaborating with colleges/universities, professional organizations, foundations, and other entities.

4. Coordinates foreign student exchange program including assessing student/program eligibility, updating procedures via SPP, receiving/disseminating student records, and assisting with student problems while in the schools.

5. Coordinates planning procedures for development and maintenance of all student records, including records clerk training and publication of the Cumulative Student Records manual.

6. Assists with the annual updating of the district's Student Progression Plan.

7. Coordinates with local committee the NACAC College Fair.

8. Provides district direction and leadership and partners with Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) regarding student articulation, career planning, transcript issues, and College Goal Sunday.

9. Provides leadership in arranging the schedule, identifying facilities, and securing contracts for all graduation exercises.

10. Assisting schools to understand scheduling and promotional guidelines to help decrease retention and increase graduation rates.

11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Master's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five (5) years counseling experience with evidence of administrative ability. Secondary guidance experience preferred.

Certifications & Licenses: Florida Department of Education Certification in Guidance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of federal, state and district legislation, policies and specifically related to guidance program operations
• Knowledge of DCPS high school graduation requirements and FSCJ associate degree requirements
• Knowledge of current trends and best practices in guidance counseling
• Knowledge of FASTER transcript processes
• Strong school guidance skills
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software skills
• Strong time management skills
• Strong creative problem solving skills
• Ability to develop annual goals and objectives for professional development consistent with and in support of district, departmental, and the High School Charter goals
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to facilitate meetings effectively
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, principals, and parents
• Ability to propose strategies and activities to address student academic, behavioral, and social needs

Primary Location:
ACADEMIC SERVICES
Salary Range:
$42,880.00 - $83,480.00 / Per Year
Shift Type:
Full-Time