Elementary Guidance Counselor: Impactful Student Support

Hillsborough County Public Schools; Angel Run (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillsborough County Public Schools seeks an Elementary School Counselor to lead and coordinate the school’s counseling services, including academic advisement, developmental guidance, and career development. The role requires a master’s degree in School Counseling and a Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Guidance and Counseling.

The counselor will work with administrators, teachers, parents, and community partners to plan educational support, interpret records, and address student

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in School Counseling is required.
• Florida Professional Educator Certificate: Guidance and Counseling (PK-12) is required.
• Ability to coordinate and implement comprehensive counseling services.

Responsibilities

• Provides an ongoing program of individual, small group, and large group counseling in social/personal development, academic advisement, and career awareness.
• Collaborates with administrators, teachers, parents, and community agencies to meet counseling and educational planning needs.
• Interprets school records for educational planning and reviews student transcripts.
• Addresses student needs and refers to appropriate resources.
• Provides crisis counseling and addresses mental health needs as appropriate.
• Facilitates parental involvement in education and conducts conferences.
• Develops student self-understanding, self-acceptance, and interpersonal skills.
• Provides information about community resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Counseling

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in School Counseling

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

Job description

Hillsborough County Public Schools seeks an Elementary School Counselor to lead and coordinate the school’s counseling services, including academic advisement, developmental guidance, and career development. The role requires a master’s degree in School Counseling and a Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Guidance and Counseling.

The counselor will work with administrators, teachers, parents, and community partners to plan educational support, interpret records, and address student