Counselor, High School

Hillsborough County Public Schools; Angel Run (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Florida is seeking a High School Counselor responsible for implementing a comprehensive school counseling program. The role involves providing academic advisement, social/personal counseling, and career exploration. Candidates must have a Master's degree in School Counseling and a Florida Professional Educator Certificate. A commitment to student support and collaboration with parents and staff is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have an active application on file with the Hillsborough County School District.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, small group, and large group counseling services.
• Collaborates with administrators, teachers, parents, and community agencies.
• Informs parents and students about graduation requirements.
• Addresses individual student needs and refers students to resources.
• Handles mental health needs through counseling services.
• Encourages parental involvement and assists in conferences.

Skills

Proficient in reading, writing, and interpreting documents

Effective mathematical reasoning

Computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Education

Master's degree in School Counseling

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

Job description

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Summary

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

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, small group, and large group counseling services in academic advisement, career exploration, and social/personal development as per the American School Counselor Association standards.
• Collaborates with administrators, teachers, parents, district personnel, and community agencies to meet students' counseling and educational needs.
• Informs parents and students about graduation requirements, options, and mechanisms for acceleration.
• Uses school records and test results for educational planning and evaluates student transcripts.
• Addresses individual student needs and refers students to appropriate resources.
• Provides preventive, responsive, and crisis counseling services, including addressing mental health needs.
• Encourages parental involvement and assists in conferences.
• Supports student self-understanding, self-acceptance, and interpersonal skills development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities may evolve based on district needs.

Competencies

Effective communication, oral presentation skills, job knowledge, planning and organization, relationship building, among others, are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in School Counseling.
• Florida Professional Educator Certificate: Guidance and Counseling (Grades PK-12).

Skills

• Proficient in reading, writing, and interpreting documents.
• Effective in mathematical reasoning and computer skills (Microsoft Office).

Physical & Other Demands

Includes standing, walking, sitting, handling, lifting up to 10 pounds, and traveling to various sites.

District Expectations

• Maintain regular attendance and professionalism.
• Support district goals and abide by policies.

Equal opportunity employment policies are in place; veterans and spouses of veterans receive preference.

Application deadline is 7:00 p.m. on the closing date. Applicants must have an active application and notification from the Application Center.

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• Current employees should apply through the GHR Employee Space and meet minimum requirements for transfers or promotions.

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