Student Success Counselor: Guidance & Wellbeing

Orange County Public Schools; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Public Schools is seeking a School Counselor for ALOMA ELEMENTARY in Winter Park, Florida. The role focuses on providing educational, emotional and social stability through a comprehensive counseling program for students.

The counselor will work with students, parents and staff to support academic success, personal development and career awareness, while maintaining confidentiality and data-driven practice.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling from an accredited college or university.
• Knowledge of Florida Department of Education certification processes to teach in Florida.
• Knowledge of district policies and state/national legislation as related to Guidance/Counseling functions.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal and social growth counseling for academic success, self-awareness, communication, decision making, relationship skills, conflict resolution and goal setting.
• Provides crisis intervention services including suicide prevention, health concerns, substance abuse, and follow-ups.
• Coordinates conferences with parents and referrals to specialists to improve student performance per district guidelines.
• Keeps student guidance records confidential.
• Provides career counseling to students and assists with college admission and scholarship recommendations.
• Develops educational plans and supports for at-risk students and intervention strategies with teachers.

Skills

Counseling techniques

Oral and written communication

Data analysis of educational metrics

Crisis prevention & intervention

Career counseling resources

Technology literacy

Education

Master's degree in Guidance and Counseling

Job description

Orange County Public Schools is seeking a School Counselor for ALOMA ELEMENTARY in Winter Park, Florida. The role focuses on providing educational, emotional and social stability through a comprehensive counseling program for students.

The counselor will work with students, parents and staff to support academic success, personal development and career awareness, while maintaining confidentiality and data-driven practice.