Certified School Counselor 245 *Anticipated Vacancy*

PAUL R. SMITH K8; Holiday (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County Schools in Holiday, FL seeks a Certified School Counselor to join Paul R. Smith K-8. This instructional position spans 245 days per year and is full-time with benefits.

The counselor will plan and implement a comprehensive program supporting academic, career, and social-emotional development, with preventative and responsive services. Requirements include a Master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling (or related field) and a valid Florida Educator’s Certificate in Guidance and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling or related field.
• Florida Educator’s Certificate in Guidance and Counseling or PK-12.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a comprehensive school counseling program.
• Foster academic, career, and social-emotional development.
• Provide preventative and responsive counseling services.

Skills

School Counseling

Student Services

Education

Master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling

Master’s degree with internship in school counseling

Job description

Certified School Counselor 245 *Anticipated Vacancy*

Pasco County Schools PAUL R. SMITH K8 - Holiday, Florida Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5930602
Application Deadline: Oct 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Estimated Start Date: Anticipated

Location: Paul R. Smith K-8, 1410 Sweetbriar Dr, Holiday, FL 34691

Specialty: School Counseling Program

Instructional Position

245 Days per year

Full Time, Benefit Eligible

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that includes preventative and responsive services while fostering academic, career, and social-emotional development.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in the field of Guidance and Counseling, School Counseling, or related field

OR

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution with a major in counseling other than school counseling that includes a minimum of 600 clock hours of supervised internship with school-aged children and their families with at least 9 semester hours of graduate credit as defined in Florida Department of Education Rule 6A-4.0181

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Florida Educator’s Certificate in Guidance and Counseling or School CounselingPK-12

***This position may require you to teachan additional periodbeyondyour base contract. Should this occur, you will receive additional compensation at the effective negotiated rate (currently $5500 for a full-year) in addition to your base salary for instructing this additional period. This additional amount will be paid as a supplement and will be disbursed in equal payments based on the District’s established payroll calendar for this position. This amount is considered part of your salary for Florida Retirement System purposes.***

BACKGROUND SCREENING:
Pasco County Schools utilizes the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse for fingerprinting and Level II background screening.
For more information about the Florida Clearinghouse and Level II background screening requirements, including eligibility assessments and compliance guidelines, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Notification of Nondiscrimination:The District School Board of Pasco County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, or age in its programs, services, and activities or in its hiring and employment practices.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Pasco County Schools
• 7227 Land O'Lakes Blvd.
• Land O' Lakes, Florida 34639
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]