CFK Academy School Counselor

CFK Academy School Counselor

Salary

$62,100.00 - $71,100.00 Annually

Location

5901 College Road Key West, FL

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

01657

Division

CFK Academy

Department

CFK Academy

Opening Date

09/09/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Description

General Description: The CFK School Counselor serves as a leader within the Academy through monitoring and implementing school-wide instructional goals. The School Counselor plays a critical role in the support of student placement and credit tracking, ensuring students are served appropriately based on their unique needs. The School Counselor works closely with students to identify and address mental health, emotional, and behavioral needs. The School Counselor will meet regularly with students, parents, and teachers to drive student success and address early intervention needs. The School Counselor will report to the CFK Academy Principal and Vice President, Secondary. Education.

Examples of Duties

Essential Job Duties:

• Lead tracking and review of student credit and grades to ensure they are on track for graduation.
• Oversee the student-centered process of planning for graduation.
• Lead preventative and awareness training for students related to suicide prevention, career counseling, etc.
• Work closely with students and create a safe space for students to share mental health and emotional concerns and issues.
• Identify and address mental health, emotional, and behavior student needs.
• Counsel students on appropriate behavior, anger management, stress management, etc.
• Incorporate information regarding requirements for Bright Futures Scholarships and support for students into school counseling and community service activities.
• Conduct entrance interviews with students and parents to explain the curriculum and graduation requirements and begin the program planning process, which includes the process of awarding credit to students transferring from other counties.
• Review available records, including prior academic records from another country or school system; interview students and parents regarding former schooling and achievement; subject area testing; age/grade appropriateness; social/emotional history and records; and other criteria deemed appropriate. Use diagnostic/placement tests as needed to ensure appropriate course scheduling.
• Create Student English Language Learners (ELL) plans consistent with the student's current language proficiency level and provide updates in response to annual reevaluations. Serve as a member of the ELL committee to guide the school's ELL program.
• Work closely with students and parents to ensure appropriate class placement, considering relevant state standardized assessments, achievement in coursework and classwork assessments, and student performance and motivation. Place students with disabilities in appropriate courses as dictated by the course of study described within their individual education plan (IEP).
• Work with ESE teachers and the CFK Academy Principal and Vice President to ensure reasonable and effective schedules are developed to support inclusive programs serving the academic and behavioral needs of students with disabilities within the general education setting.
• In collaboration with leadership, review course offerings and adjust as appropriate to support the mission and vision of the school and the students who enroll while continuing to ensure graduation requirements are met.
• As a member of the leadership team, monitor school-wide instructional goals and develop action plans to correct deficiencies in pedagogy and student learning, assess the effectiveness of instruction and use data to inform curricular decisions and identify professional development, training, and support needed by teachers.
• Manage early warning system (EWS) and facilitate meetings with the student who receive D or F grades. Meetings will include the teacher and a school administrator and will assist students and teachers in finding success.
• Contribute to alternative validation of students without official transcripts and home education students as needed.
• Participate in the CFK Academy threat assessment team.
• Support student safety by assisting in intervention of mental health crises.
• Required to attend CFK Academy graduation and one CFK commencement.
• Other related duties assigned.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will perform other job-related marginal duties as assigned.)

Qualifications

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

• Understanding of the principles, philosophy, organization, and administration of secondary school guidance counseling.
• Knowledge of student appraisal including administration and interpretation of standardized tests.
• Knowledge of counseling theory and techniques.
• Effective educational and career advisement skills
• Ability to work with students of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work with students with unique abilities and learning differences.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs.
• Ability to handle confidential matters judiciously.
• Understanding of, and commitment to Equal Access/Equal Opportunity
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of College mission, policies, procedures, and services.

Education and Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in field or related field, required.

(A comparable amount of training, education, or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations:

• Florida State Certification in School Counseling

Physical Skills:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit, use manual dexterity, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand, and walk, and lift up to 20 pounds.

Environmental Conditions:

• Work in an office environment.

(Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with a disability.)

Supplemental Information

Please submit all materials online. Contact the Office of Talent Acquisition, Development, and Accountability at hr@cfk.edu or (305) 809-3118 if you need assistance.

Employment Consideration Requirement: Completed CFK application, cover letter, resume, and post-secondary transcripts as applicable (unofficial and/or copies are acceptable, but must provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment).

Please Note: Transcripts from non-U.S. colleges and universities will require a U.S. academic equivalency evaluation from a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please visit https://www.naces.org/ or https://aice-eval.org/ for more information.

E-Verify Notice of Participation: This employer participates in E-Verify. If you accept an offer of employment, this employer will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information, please visit E-Verify.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: The College of the Florida Keys does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, religion, pregnancy, or disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• Civil Rights Compliance Officer: Promise Clark-Kimbio, Manager, Office of Talent Acquisition, Development and Accountability, (305) 809-3151 or promise.clarkkimbio@cfk.edu
• Title IX Coordinator: Jessica Losardo, Director, Advancement, (305) 809-3198 or jessica.losardo@cfk.edu
• Disability Services: Nicole Gerrard, Executive

Director, Student Success Services, (305) 809-3262 or nicole.gerrard@cfk.edu

Mailing Address: The College of the Florida Keys, 5901 College Road, Key West, FL 33040

State Complaint Process: Federal regulations and State laws require that public colleges in The Florida College System have processes for students, employees, and applicants to file complaints against any respective college. In almost every situation, the college's process for resolving complaints must be followed first. Before contacting the State Division of Florida Colleges, please read CFK's policies and procedures for filing complaints. For more information on filing a complaint with the State Division of Florida Colleges, please visit FCS Concerns and Complaints Process.

MEDICAL - The College offers full-time employees a choice of Medical Insurance plans and pays the full cost of employee premiums. Dependent coverage is available at a group rate through payroll deduction. Available plans include a traditional PPO and a High-Deductible PPO attached to a Health Savings Account.

DENTAL AND VISION - Voluntary dental and vision insurance is offered through payroll deduction.

LIFE INSURANCE - The College provides each employee with term life insurance payable to a beneficiary at the rate of one times (1x) the employees annual salary rounded up to the next thousand up to a maximum of $50,000. Accidental Death and Dismemberment is provided at one times (1x) the employees annual salary rounded up to the next thousand up to a maximum of $50,000.

SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE AND AD&D INSURANCE - Additional life and AD&D insurance are available for purchase through payroll deduction.

SUPPLEMENTAL HEALTH INSURANCE AND SHORT TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE FROM AFLAC - Supplemental Health Insurance including Hospital Income Protection, Accident and Disability Income, Cancer, Critical Illness plans and Short Term Disability insurance are available through payroll deduction.

TAX SHELTERED SAVINGS PROGRAMS (403 B) - Tax sheltered annuity and custodial account programs are available with various companies through payroll deduction.

FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM - Full-time and regular part-time employees participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS). The College contributes the current retirement percentage of the individuals salary, and the employee would contribute the current retirement percentage based on their salary. Employees may choose the Pension Plan or the Investment Plan.

PAID TUITION - Tuition fees for credit courses taken at the College are waived for employees and their eligible dependents, including domestic partners. Tuition and student fees are waived for non-credit physical education courses. Contingent upon approval, $1,000 reimbursement is available each fiscal year through Staff & Program Development (S&PD), for completion of course work toward a degree which results in demonstrated benefit to the College.

The Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their eligible dependents, including domestic partners. This is a free and confidential program available from New Directions. Counseling for a variety of concerns, including counseling, legal advice, financial planning, and professional and personal development

Employer The College of the Florida Keys

Address 5901 College Road

Key West, Florida, 33040

Phone 305-809-3118

305-809-3179

Website https://cfk.edu/