Counselor, Mid School

Counselor, Mid School

Location:

Hillsborough County Public Schools, Lutz, FL (Martinez Middle)

• Job : 5651915
• Final date to receive applications: Apr 17, 2026 5:03 AM (UTC)
• Posted: Apr 16, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined
• Position Type: Full-time

Counselor position open starting the 26-27 school year. Please send email to

The Counselor, Middle School, is responsible for coordinating and implementing a comprehensive school counseling program to include academic advisement, personal/social counseling, career development, and parent/community involvement.

• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.
• Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
• Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

• Provide an ongoing program of individual, small group, and large group counseling services in the areas of academic advisement, career awareness, and social/personal development per the national standards established by the American School Counselor Association.
• Consult and work collaboratively with administrators, teachers, school personnel, district personnel, parents, and community agencies to meet the counseling and educational planning needs of middle school students, including school wide needs.
• Interpret and utilize school records, including cognitive, aptitude, and achievement tests, for educational planning; review and evaluate student records and transcripts.
• Address individual student needs and refer students to appropriate school and community resources as necessary.
• Provide preventive and responsive services, including crisis counseling as needed, and address student mental health needs as appropriate.
• Facilitate the involvement of parents in the education of their students, including assisting in parent/teacher/counselor conferences.
• Assist students in developing self‑understanding, self‑acceptance, and effective interpersonal skills.
• Provide information about appropriate community resources.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

• Express ideas and thoughts verbally and in written form.
• Show good listening and comprehension; keep others adequately informed.
• Speak clearly and persuasively; listen and respond effectively to questions.
• Demonstrate group presentation skills and participate in meetings.
• Establish collaborative relationships and seek win‑win solutions to conflict.
• Display empathy and tolerate diverse viewpoints.

• Competent in required job skills and knowledge; ability to learn and apply new skills.
• Keep abreast of current developments; minimal supervision required.
• Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently and set goals and objectives.

• Fluency in Microsoft Office.
• Basic mathematical skills – addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, rates, ratios, percent, and interpreting bar graphs.
• Reasoning ability to solve practical problems in less standardized situations.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.
• Lift up to 10 pounds; reach with both dominant and non‑dominant hand; overhead activities.
• Work in a moderate noise environment (noise intensity:
  3).
• Travel to various school sites, work locations, and community organizations throughout the district.

• Florida Professional Educator Certificate:
  Guidance and Counseling (Grades PK‑12) required.

School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age. Preference is accorded to veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.

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