Counselor, High School

Hillsborough County Public Schools; Angel Run (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillsborough County Public Schools seeks a High School Counselor to coordinate a comprehensive counseling program, including academic advisement, career exploration, and social/personal development for students. You will collaborate with staff and families to meet student needs and promote success.

The role requires a Master’s in School Counseling and a Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Guidance and Counseling, PK-12, with strong communication and data- driven planning skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in School Counseling is required.
• Florida Professional Educator Certificate: Guidance and Counseling (PK-12) is required.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and student records handling.
• Ability to interpret student records for academic planning.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, small group, and large group counseling across academics, career exploration, and personal development.
• Collaborates with administrators, teachers, families, and community partners to support student success.
• Informs students and parents about graduation requirements and options.
• Interprets records and uses data to guide educational planning and tracking progress.
• Addresses student needs and refers to appropriate school/community resources.
• Deliver crisis counseling and support student mental health as needed.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Counseling skills

Communication

Collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in School Counseling

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

US:FL:Valrico:Bloomingdale High | School Counselor

Posted 2 days ago | Apply before November 13, 2026

Description

The Counselor, High School, is responsible for coordinating and implementing a comprehensive school counseling program to include academic advisement, social/personal counseling, career exploration, and parent/community involvement.

Responsibilities

• Provides an ongoing program of individual, small group, and large group counseling services in the areas of academic advisement and planning, career exploration, and social/personal development per the national standards established by the American School Counselor Association.
• Consults and works collaboratively with administrators, teachers, school personnel, district personnel, parents, and various community agencies to meet the counseling and educational planning needs of high school students, including schoolwide needs.
• Provides information to parents and students regarding graduation requirements, options, and acceleration mechanisms.
• Interprets and utilizes school records, including cognitive, aptitude, and achievement tests, for educational planning. Reviews and evaluates student records and transcripts.
• Addresses individual student needs and refers students to appropriate school and community resources as necessary.
• Provides preventive and responsive services, including crisis counseling as needed, and addresses student mental health needs as appropriate.
• Facilitates the involvement of parents in the education of their students, including assisting in parent/teacher/counselor conferences.
• Assists students in developing self-understanding, self-acceptance, and effective interpersonal skills.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.
• Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

Other information

COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are representative of specific skills, abilities, and attributes that must be demonstrated to perform this job successfully.

Communications: Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Oral Communications: Speaks clearly and persuasively. Listens and gets clarification. Responds well to questions. Demonstrates group presentation skills. Participates in meetings.

Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displays understanding of how job relates to others. Uses resources effectively.

Planning & Organization: Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for additional resources. Integrates changes smoothly. Sets goals and objectives. Works in an organized manner.

Relationship Building: Builds rapport up, down, and across the organization. Establishes collaborative relationships to achieve objectives. Seeks win‑win solutions to conflict. Develops network of professional contacts. Displays empathy and tolerates diverse viewpoints.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A master's degree in School Counseling is required.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Florida Professional Educator Certificate: Guidance and Counseling (Grades PK‑12) is required.

Language Skills: Reads, analyzes, and interprets all kinds of documents. Responds to inquiries or complaints from employees, regulatory agencies, or community. Writes speeches and effectively presents to managers, the public, and school board.

Mathematical Skills: Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Computes rate, ratio, and percent and draws and interprets bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability: Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.

Lifting Demands: Up to 10 pounds.

Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non‑dominant hand; overhead.

Environmental Conditions: Noise intensity: 3, moderate.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

This position requires traveling to various school sites, work locations and/or community organizations throughout the district.

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.

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, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age.

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5974145

Application Deadline: Nov 13, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Posted: Oct 27, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor

Contact Information

• Althea Walker
• 901 East Kennedy Boulevard
• Tampa, Florida 33602
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]