ESE COUNSELOR, EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDU

Broward County Public Schools; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward County Public Schools in Miramar, FL is seeking a licensed mental health professional to provide counseling services to ESE students within the WHISPERING PINES location. The role focuses on supporting emotional well-being and academic performance through ongoing counseling and collaboration with educators.

The ideal candidate holds a master's degree in a relevant field and a Florida counseling license, with at least three years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mental health counseling, school counseling, social work, psychology, or related field.
• Minimum of three years' experience as counselor or psychologist.
• Valid Florida license or certification as appropriate.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Computer skills as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling to ESE students to improve emotional well-being and academics.
• Collaborate with school staff to support student success.
• Maintain documentation and comply with district policies.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in mental health counseling

Florida licensure or certification

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.

Requisition ID: 24521

Work Location: WHISPERING PINES

City: MIRAMAR

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

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LOCATION PREFERENCES/ADDITIONAL INFO

Advertisement Window: 09/03/2026 - Open Until Filled

Work Calendar: 196 Day Cal

Classification: Exempt