Impactful School Counselor for Student Success

Sarasota County Schools; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota County Schools seeks a Certified School Counselor for Booker Middle School in Sarasota, Florida. This full-time role requires a Master’s degree and state Certification in Guidance and Counseling, with duties reported to the Principal or designee.

The counselor provides individual and group counseling, assists with course selection and scheduling, conducts testing interpretation, and collaborates with teachers, families, and community resources to support student success.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Certification in Guidance and Counseling.
• Successful experience as a teacher or counselor preferred.
• Proficient in educational testing and measurement practices.
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of data analysis and use of student data to guide practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide testing and interpretation to support student achievement.
• Assist students with course selection and scheduling.
• Provide individual and group counseling when needed.
• Maintain accurate student records and data for scheduling and reporting.
• Support evaluation and continuous improvement of the guidance program.

Skills

Educational testing & measurement

Oral & written communication

Data analysis

Career counseling resources

Counseling techniques

Data entry & retrieval

Education

Master’s Degree in Guidance & Counseling

Certification in Guidance & Counseling

Job description

Sarasota County Schools seeks a Certified School Counselor for Booker Middle School in Sarasota, Florida. This full-time role requires a Master’s degree and state Certification in Guidance and Counseling, with duties reported to the Principal or designee.

The counselor provides individual and group counseling, assists with course selection and scheduling, conducts testing interpretation, and collaborates with teachers, families, and community resources to support student success.