Empowering Middle School Counselor: Guidance & Growth

TrulyHired; Lutz (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking a School Counselor for a middle school in Florida to coordinate and implement a comprehensive counseling program, including academics, personal/social development, and career exploration.

The counselor will collaborate with administrators, teachers, families, and community agencies to support student planning, provide crisis counseling when needed, and promote student well-being.

Qualifications

• Florida Professional Educator Certificate: Guidance and Counseling (Grades PK-12) is required.
• Experience in middle school counseling and academic planning preferred.
• Strong collaboration with administrators, teachers, and parents essential.

Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing counseling services in academic advisement, career awareness, and social/personal development.
• Collaborates with administrators, teachers, families, and community agencies to support students.
• Interprets student records and uses them for educational planning.
• Addresses student needs and refers to appropriate resources.
• Provides crisis counseling and supports student mental health.
• Facilitates parent involvement and conferences.
• Helps students develop self-understanding and interpersonal skills.
• Provides information about community resources.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
• Responsibilities may change to meet district needs.

Skills

Counseling

Academic advisement

Collaboration with staff

Crisis counseling

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

TrulyHired is seeking a School Counselor for a middle school in Florida to coordinate and implement a comprehensive counseling program, including academics, personal/social development, and career exploration.

The counselor will collaborate with administrators, teachers, families, and community agencies to support student planning, provide crisis counseling when needed, and promote student well-being.