61231, School Counselor

TrulyHired; Marathon (FL); On-site; USD 62,700 - 104,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Employee Benefits Guide

10 days of paid leave

Job summary

TrulyHired is looking for a School Counselor for Stanley Switlik Elementary School in Marathon, FL, starting August 3, 2026. The role involves providing counseling services and guidance to K-5 students, assisting them with academic and social challenges.

Applicants must hold Florida certification in School Counseling and possess a Master's degree in the field. A competitive salary ranging from $62,700 to $104,700 is offered, along with employee benefits such as paid leave and retirement plan options.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for Florida certification required.
• Experience in educating grade levels K-5 necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling services to students in grades K-5.
• Guide students through academic and social challenges.

Skills

Florida certification in School Counseling

Experience in K-5 education

Education

Master's Degree in School Counseling

Job description

Job Description

Location: Stanley Switlik Elementary School
Address: 3400 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050
Start/Dismissal Times: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Position: School Counselor
Grade Levels: K-5
School Year: 2026-2027
Start Date: August 3, 2026

Salary: Base Salary ranges from $62,700 to $104,700, commensurate with experience. Detailed compensation info for newly hired teachers is available in our Instructional Salary Placement Guide for the 2025-2026 School Year.

Benefits: Explore our comprehensive 2026 Employee Benefits Guide with insurance premium rates conveniently listed on page 13.

Retirement: Choose between the Florida Retirement System Pension Plan or Investment Plan.

Leave: Teachers who start in August earn a total of 10 days of paid leave during the year.

Background Screening: Employment for this position is contingent upon successful completion of background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Applicants may review important information about the screening process at: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Eligibility for Florida certification is required. FL certification in School Counseling (grades PK-12) is a prerequisite for teaching in this field. The Bureau of Educator Certification has developed instructional videos to guide applicants through the certification process, covering topics such as Florida's Online Educator Certification System Set-up and the Florida Teacher Certification Application. Visit https://flcertify.fldoe.org/datamart/mainMenu.do to login or create a new user account.

How to Become FL Certified in School Counseling (grades PK-12)

• Out-of-State Certification: If you hold an unexpired, out-of-state, professional educator certificate in this subject area, please apply for Florida reciprocity.
• Master's Degree in School Counseling: Commonly accepted Master's degree (or higher degree) majors for a Florida temporary educator certificate include: School Guidance and Counseling, School Counseling, and School Guidance.