Certified School Counselor 245 *Anticipated Vacancy*

TrulyHired; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County Schools in Wesley Chapel, FL is hiring an Instructional School Counselor to plan and implement a comprehensive program supporting academic, career, and social-emotional development for students.

The role requires a Master’s in Guidance and Counseling with Florida certification and may include teaching responsibilities with a supplementary rate of $5,500 for full-year coverage.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Guidance and Counseling, School Counseling, or related field.
• If not in School Counseling, must include 600 clock hours of supervised internship with school-aged children and families with at least 9 graduate credits as per Florida DOE Rule 6A-4.0181.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a comprehensive school counseling program.
• Provide preventative and responsive services to foster academic, career, and social‑emotional development.
• Coordinate with teachers and administrators to support students' needs.

Education

Master's degree in Guidance and Counseling or related field with internship hours

Job description

Job Description

Estimated Start Date: Immediately

Location: Thomas E. Weightman Middle School, 30649 Wells Road, Wesley Chapel, FL 33545

Specialty: School Counseling Program

Instructional Position

Annual Schedule: 245 Days per year

Employment Type: 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 Counseling PK‑12

Additional Compensation

This position may require you to teach an additional period beyond your 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pasco County Schools promotes Equal Educational and Employment Opportunities.