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About Gulliver Preparatory School

Gulliver Prep is what’s now and what's next in education – Miami's school of choice for challenging, future-ready, personalized learning to meet the needs and fuel the aspirations of our diverse and dynamic community. Alongside our experienced and dedicated faculty, our students discover their passions and shape powerful futures that meaningfully impact our world. Gulliver is a national model for teaching and learning where the intellectual curiosity of educators and students drives creativity, innovation, and the highest levels of achievement.

Founded in 1926 and later transformed under the visionary leadership of Marian C. Krutulis, Gulliver has been a leading school of distinction for nearly 100 years. To this day, our mission remains unchanged: to create an academic community devoted to educational excellence, with a personal touch, that fulfills each student’s potential. We are opening the world wide for members of our community to learn boldly, act with great heart, and lead wisely.

Job Summary

The Middle School at Gulliver Prep is seeking passionate and dedicated educators for a variety of positions including the Counseling department to join our growing team. Each of the Middle School Counselors are assigned to a grade, starting in fifth grade and following that group of students throughout their middle school years.  

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

  • Mentor student progress, following through on action items and collaborating and consulting with faculty, administration, and families as needed. 

  • Review academic data to identify students in need of academic assistance. 

  • Provide responsive counseling, initiating short-term individual and small group support for students’ academic social and personal concerns. 

  • Participate in middle school student life by actively engaging in the community. 

  • Co-plan the curriculum for the Advisory Program and oversee the advisors in your grade-level.

  • Prepare topics and present for occasional parent or student meetings.  

  • Participate in program activities (e.g. orientation programs, open houses, faculty meetings, puberty education lessons, workshops, etc.). 

  • Supervise daily student activities (recess, lunch, grade-level meetings, arrival, dismissal) as well as supervise special events (field trips, dances, overnight grade-level trips). 

  • Be an active and engaged member of the middle school team. 

  • Attend and participate in meetings to discuss students in need of support. 

  • Meet with students and parents to provide academic, social and emotional support for students. 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in school counseling or related field. Master’s degree preferred. 

  • Minimum of three years (3) experience as a mental health professional in a school setting. 

Desired Qualifications

  • Ability to analyze, interpret and explain student data and student evaluations and prescribe action for student improvement.

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to conduct meetings in small and large groups.

  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

  • Self-starter, problem-solver, and multi-tasker.

  • Bilingual English/Spanish is beneficial. 

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Level II Fingerprint Screening(s) and Drug Screen.

Gulliver Prep is deeply committed to the principles of equity and diversity and seeks to create an inclusive community for all faculty and staff. Gulliver is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

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