School Counselor

Location:

Stanley Switlik Elementary School

Address: 3400 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050

Start/Dismissal Times: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Position:
School Counselor

Grade Levels: K-5

School Year:

Start Date:

August 3, 2026

Salary:
Base Salary ranges from $62,700 to $104,700, commensurate with experience.

Detailed compensation info for newly hired teachers is available in our Instructional Salary Placement Guide for the  School Year.

Benefits:
Explore our comprehensive 2026 Employee Benefits Guide with insurance premium rates conveniently listed on page 13.

Retirement:
Choose between the Florida Retirement System Pension Plan or Investment Plan.

Leave:
Teachers who start in August earn a total of 10 days of paid leave during the year.

Background Screening:
Employment for this position is contingent upon successful completion of background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Applicants may review important information about the screening process at:

Eligibility for Florida certification is required. FL certification in School Counseling (grades PK-12) is a prerequisite for teaching in field. The Bureau of Educator Certification has developed instructional videos to guide applicants through the certification process, covering topics such as Florida's Online Educator Certification System Set-up and the Florida Teacher Certification Application. Visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./main

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• Out-of-State Certification:
  If you hold an unexpired, out-of-state, professional educator certificate in this subject area, please apply for Florida reciprocity.
• Master's Degree in School Counseling:
  Commonly accepted Master's degree (or higher degree) majors for a Florida temporary educator certificate include:
  School Guidance and Counseling, School Counseling, and School Guidance.