Certified School Counselor - Miami-Dade

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 34,095 - 48,560; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Generous time-off policy

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. is hiring School Counselors for the 2026-2027 school year in Miami-Dade County. This role requires advocating for, and supporting the developmental needs of students from grades K-12.

Candidates must hold relevant licensure and a Master’s Degree in a counseling field. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, as well as professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current Florida state licensure required (LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, or school counseling certification).
• Experience working with school-aged children and/or in educational settings.
• Willingness to work with various grade levels.

Responsibilities

• Counsel individual or small groups of students in a face-to-face school setting.
• Positively impact the educational and social welfare of students.
• Provide support to families and school personnel.

Skills

Current Florida state licensure or certification

Master’s Degree in a Counseling Field

Experience with school-aged children

Ability to work with various grade levels

Navigating online platforms for record keeping

A passion to help students

Education

Master’s Degree in Counseling, social work, psychology

Job description

Company Overview

At Catapult Learning, we provide educational solutions that generate academic achievement and better life outcomes for students. Join Catapult Learning and become a part of a national organization with a legacy of more than 45 years of student impact.

Overview

School Counselor – Full-Time & Part-Time – Miami-Dade County, FL

Position Details

• 2026-2027 School Year
• Grades K-12
• We will be hiring for 2 FT and 2 PT school counselors
• During regular school hours (schedule TBD)
• Location: North Miami and Westchester

How you’ll be there for students

Be their advocate, confidence builder, and difference maker. Play a critical role in supporting the behavioral, personal, emotional, and social development of students. With our resources and ongoing support, you can be wholly present and do what you love to do: create a safe, supportive, and inclusive school environment that fosters student growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Counsel individual or small groups of students in multiple grade levels in a face‑to‑face school setting.
• Positively impact the educational, behavioral, social, and emotional welfare of every child with whom you engage.
• Nurture student potential through personalized, small group, and classroom counseling, which may focus on academic, emotional, behavioral, or developmental issues.
• Provide support to families, classroom teachers, school principal, and other school personnel to maximize effectiveness of services.
• Perform learning assessments (when requested and appropriate) of students’ learning styles, strengths, and weaknesses—to shed light on academic performance and inform further referral.
• Empower parents and school personnel by helping them access community resources that align with the unique needs of individual students and families.
• Champion administrative excellence by completing paperwork that reflects accuracy and efficiency in every detail.
• Stay at the forefront of current changes and trends in the field, equipping yourself with the tools and knowledge to deliver guidance and support to those you serve.
• Forge a foundation of trust and reliability through a deep understanding of the rules and procedures set forth by the Company Counseling Policy and Procedure Manual, the funding source, and the individual school.
• Ensure supervision of students at all times, including escorting students safely to and from classrooms/learning stations. Climbing stairs and light lifting may be required.
• Perform data entry in a timely fashion to meet deadlines (student attendance, progress reports, parent and classroom teacher communication forms, compliance documentation).
• Establish and maintain student forms and files as required by company, local, state, and federal agencies.
• Maintain consistent communication with company supervisors, classroom teachers, principals, and parents.
• Other duties as assigned.

How we’ll be there for you

• Competitive pay.
• Benefits for full‑time employees (30+ hours per week) include health, dental, vision, life, short‑ and long‑term disability, accident, critical illness, and more, and a 401(k) plan with company match.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Employee assistance program.
• Generous time‑off policy: employees who work 15+ hours per week receive sick and personal time; holidays and other periods when schools are closed are paid for full‑time salaried roles.

Qualifications

• Current Florida state licensure or certification required (LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, or school counseling certification). Intern licenses accepted.
• Master’s Degree in a Counseling Field (counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field).
• Experience working with school‑aged children and/or in educational settings.
• Willingness and ability to work with various grade levels.
• Ability to navigate online platforms for record keeping and communication.
• A passion to help students.

Benefits

Competitive pay starting from USD $30.00 per hour.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.