FAMILY COUNSELOR

Broward County Public Schools; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward County Public Schools is seeking a qualified counselor for Cypress Run Education Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The role focuses on implementing a family counseling program to help students, families and school staff develop better life-coping skills and become more productive learners.

The candidate will train staff, develop materials, support student and family needs, and coordinate services with community agencies, while adhering to district policies and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution.
• Three (3) years successful experience as a family counselor, school counselor, clinical psychologist, social worker, rehabilitation counselor or equivalent.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a family counseling program designed around needs of student, school and the community.
• Inservice the staff in the implementation of the program.
• Develop materials and implement strategies for a family counseling program.
• Counsel students, families and staff on personal behavioral concerns.
• Coordinate school/community services to students and families.
• Keep records of conferences and send reports within confidentiality limits to school staff and community agencies.
• Evaluate periodically the effectiveness of the program as requested by the principal and guidance director.
• Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibility.
• Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
• All other duties as assigned by the principal.
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as school board policies.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

Master's degree in Counseling or related field

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Broward County Public Schools CYPRESS RUN EDUCATION CENTER - Fort Lauderdale, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5922878
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 04, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

POSITION GOAL

To implement a program to help students, families and school staffs develop better life-coping skills in order for the student to become a more productive learner.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and implement a family counseling program designed around needs of student, school and the community.
• Inservice the staff in the implementation of the program.
• Develop materials and implement strategies for a family counseling program.
• Council students, families and staff on personal behavioral concerns.
• Coordinate school/community services to students and families.
• Keep records of conferences and send reports, within the limits of confidentiality to the school staff and community agencies.
• Evaluate periodically the effectiveness of the program as requested by the principal and guidance director.
• Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibility.
• Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
• All other duties as assigned by the principal.
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as school board policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• An earned master's degree from an accredited institution.
• Three (3) years successful experience as a family counselor, school counselor, clinical psychologist, social worker, rehabilitation counselor or any other full-time counselor who has demonstrated professional expertise in helping clients (individuals and families) in changing behavior and attitudes.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bilingual skill preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION

To review the complete job description for this position access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and do a search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: JJ-048.

LOCATION PREFERENCES/ADDITIONAL INFOR

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:
Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor

Contact Information

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