ESE COUNSELOR, EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDU

Broward County Public Schools; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward County Public Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking an ESE Counselor to provide counseling services to Exceptional Student Education students to support emotional well-being and academic achievement. The role requires a master’s degree in a relevant field, licensure, and at least three years of related experience.

It offers a full-time position with a focus on student services within the district.

Qualifications

• An earned master’s degree in mental health counseling, school counseling, social work, psychology or marriage and family therapy from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of three (3) years within the last five (5) years of successful experience as a mental health counselor, school counselor, clinical psychologist, school psychologist, social worker or in a field related to the title of the position.
• A valid Florida license as a counselor in a mental health-related field, or certification in social work, or school counseling.

Responsibilities

• To provide related services of counseling to ESE students in order for students to benefit from exceptional education.
• To provide ongoing counseling and support to ESE students for the purpose of improving emotional well-being and academic performance.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in mental health counseling, school counseling, social work, psychology or marriage and family therapy

Job description

ESE COUNSELOR, EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDU

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This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5922879
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 04, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

POSITION GOAL

To provide related services of counseling to ESE students in order for students to benefit from exceptional education. To provide ongoing counseling and support to ESE students for the purpose of improving emotional well-being and academic performance.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• An earned master’s degree in mental health counseling, school counseling, social work, psychology or marriage and family therapy from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of three (3) years within the last five (5) years of successful experience as a mental health counselor, school counselor, clinical psychologist, school psychologist, social worker or in a field related to the title of the position.
• A valid Florida license as a counselor in a mental health-related field, or certification in social work, or school counseling.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION

To review this position's complete job description, access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: KK-011

SKILLS

COMPETENCIES

CERTIFICATIONS

LOCATION PREFERENCES/ADDITIONAL INFOR

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Talent Management
• 600 SE 3rd Ave
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301-3125
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]