Counselor, Elem School

Hillsborough County Public Schools; Wimauma (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A Florida-based educational institution is seeking a full-time Counselor for Elementary School. The role involves coordinating counseling services, providing academic guidance, and fostering community involvement. A Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Guidance and Counseling is required. This position offers a supportive environment for helping students succeed academically and personally.

Qualifications

• Valid Florida Professional Educator Certificate required.
• Demonstrated experience in counseling and academic advisement.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling services.
• Consult with parents and educational staff on student needs.
• Facilitate parental involvement in education.
• Provide crisis counseling as needed.
• Provide preventive and responsive services, including crisis counseling as needed, and address student mental health needs as appropriate.
• Facilitate parental involvement in education, including assisting in parent/teacher/counselor conferences.
• Assist students in developing self-understanding, self-acceptance, and effective interpersonal skills.
• Provide information about appropriate community resources.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Counseling

Communication

Organization

Relationship building

Education

Florida Professional Educator Certificate: Guidance and Counseling (Grades PK-12)

Job description

Overview

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The Counselor, Elementary School, is responsible for coordinating and implementing the school’s counseling services program to include academic advisement and counseling, developmental guidance, career development, and parent/community involvement.

District expectations

• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is expected as part of a reliable and predictable pattern of attendance.
• Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
• Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide an ongoing program of individual, small group, and large group counseling services in the areas of social/personal development, academic advisement, and career awareness per the national standards established by the American School Counselor Association.
• Consult and collaborate with administrators, teachers, school personnel, district personnel, parents, and community agencies to meet counseling and educational planning needs of elementary school students, including schoolwide needs.
• Interpret and utilize school records, including cognitive, aptitude, and achievement tests, for educational planning. Review and evaluate student records and transcripts.
• Address individual student needs and refer students to appropriate school and community resources as necessary.
• Provide preventive and responsive services, including crisis counseling as needed, and address student mental health needs as appropriate.
• Facilitate parental involvement in education, including assisting in parent/teacher/counselor conferences.
• Assist students in developing self-understanding, self-acceptance, and effective interpersonal skills.
• Provide information about appropriate community resources.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

Other information

Communications: Expresses ideas verbally and in written form; demonstrates listening and comprehension; keeps others informed; uses appropriate communication methods.

Oral communications: Speaks clearly, listens, and responds to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.

Job knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge; learns and applies new skills; stays current; requires minimal supervision; understands how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Planning & organization: Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for resources; adapts to changes; sets goals and objectives; works in an organized manner.

Relationship building: Builds rapport across the organization; establishes collaborative relationships to achieve objectives; seeks win-win solutions; develops professional networks; demonstrates empathy and respect for diverse viewpoints.

Note: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political beliefs, disability, or age.

The district may give preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations

Florida Professional Educator Certificate: Guidance and Counseling (Grades PK-12) is required.

Salary and career information

Salary schedules and additional district information are available on the Hillsborough County Public Schools website.

Seniorities: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industries: Primary and Secondary Education

Note: This posting includes standard informational sections; for current openings and application details refer to the district’s official postings.