Job description

Primary Purpose:

Odyssey Charter School, Inc. is now accepting applications for a School Guidance Counselor to provide services to students in grades 6-12. The Guidance Counselor works with students to help them make the best academic and personal decisions. The Counselor meets in private with students to discuss factors that could be impacting their education and offers assistance on topics such as college applications, conflict resolution and study techniques. Additionally, the Counselor works to assess the ability and potential in students, so they can make appropriate and attainable goals for them to work toward and achieve. The Guidance Counselor gets to know students and their unique needs to offer specialized solutions.

Odyssey campuses are supported by a school leadership team that includes the Principal, Assistant Principals, Deans, Instructional Coaches, Guidance Counselors and staff, and Team/Department Leads.

Qualifications:

· Master's degree in counseling or related field from an accredited institution

· Florida certification in guidance and counseling

· Five years of guidance counseling experience preferred

· Proficiency in the use of technology to manage student information and data

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

· Knowledge and understanding of human development and the unique needs and characteristics of students served

· Knowledge and understanding of guidance and counseling principles, programs, and services

· Knowledge of tests and measurement theory

· Knowledge of community resources and services available for student assistance

· Knowledge of high school graduation requirements, state scholarship programs, financial aid military, and career programs

· Knowledge of exceptional education procedures

· Knowledge and understanding of career opportunities and the development of social/ emotional skills in response to issues they face

· Ability to counsel and assist students, parents, and school personnel in the resolution of problems in student learning, behavior, and mental health

· Ability to assist and guide students in reaching their potential to become effective learners through authentic behavior modification tools to increase classroom success and social emotional growth

· Ability to compliment the learning environment in the classroom by using a child-centered, preventative, and developmental approach

· Ability to conduct individual or small group counseling

· Ability to assist students in the achievement of academic success

· Ability to administer student assessment and evaluation instruments

· Ability to analyze and use data

· Ability to communicate orally and in writing, with parents, school personnel, and the district

· Ability to maintain confidentiality

· Ability to maintain sensitivity to multicultural issues

· Ability to help students develop a plan for their academic career that corresponds with their skills and interests to prepare them for future success

· Ability to facilitate communication between parents, teachers, administrators and students about behavior and academic problems

· Ability to assist with school programs and events

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

· Requires prolonged sitting or standing

· Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials

· Occasionally requires stooping, bending, and reaching

· Works indoors year-round

· Works in environments that require daily interaction with students, staff and others

Compensation and benefits:

Odyssey offers highly competitive salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits are provided which include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, 10k life insurance, as well as a matching 401k plan and tuition reimbursement.

About Odyssey Charter School

Odyssey Charter School, Inc., is a network of tuition-free public charter schools serving Kindergarten through 12th Grade Title 1 students on two school campuses in Brevard County. Odyssey Charter School, first founded in 1999, promotes strong ties to the community to help learners build their self, collective, and cultural identities within a holistic educational environment of academic excellence. We offer a collaborative environment with a highly trained and dedicated, child-centered group of educational leaders and professionals. Odyssey, a state designated high performing charter school, is fully accredited by Cognia (formerly AdvancED). Our schools are state and national leaders in "green" and healthy holistic schools and were awarded the 2015 National Green Ribbon Schools designation by the U.S. Department of Education for leadership in health and wellness, sustainability, and environmental education. Our schools have also earned two prestigious Gold Awards with Distinction from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Healthier U.S. School Challenge: Smarter Lunchrooms (HUSSC:SL) program. Odyssey Charter School Elementary and Odyssey Preparatory Academy, in Palm Bay, have earned the Gold Award with Distinction, which is the highest national recognition a school can receive from the USDA. The award recognizes excellence in nutrition and physical activity, two factors proven by research to promote better performance in school, better grades, and better behavior in and out of class. Odyssey Jr/Sr High in Palm Bay received the prestigious HUSSC Silver Award.

Location

Located in Central Florida on the Atlantic Coast, in what is called the Space Coast and considered a high-tech corridor, the City of Palm Bay is both vibrant and diverse and home to more than 100,000 residents. Full of natural beauty and outdoor adventures, Palm Bay has many wonderful features for young, single professionals, growing families, or professionals planning for future retirement. From Turkey Creek to the Indian River Lagoon, residents are close to beautiful waterways and hiking trails, while also being less than twenty minutes from the ocean. Palm Bay is only a few hours from major cities like Miami, an hour away from the theme parks in Orlando, and close to famous beaches like Cocoa Beach. The Space Coast is home to the Kennedy Space Center with the new SpaceX, so you can watch a rocket launch literally from your own back yard. Venture out on an airboat ride along the St. John’s River or snorkel with the manatees in one of our natural springs. Try an evening beach walk to watch sea turtles nest or meander down the Turkey Creek in your own kayak and spot alligators sunning themselves on its sandy banks. Golf at one of our various country clubs or shop at Melbourne’s historic downtown shopping district and farmers market. Attend a play at the historic Cocoa Village playhouse and enjoy fine dining or take a Space Coast River tour out of Merritt Island to get an upfront look at our dolphins. Cruise the Caribbean as you embark from nearby Port Canaveral or take a nightly casino cruise out into the Atlantic. It is a great place to live at a slower pace and reasonable cost of living, but wherever you look there is a lot to do.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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