Counselor, Mid School

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.

• Provides 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.
• Consults and collaborates with administrators, teachers, school personnel, district personnel, parents, and community agencies to meet counseling and educational planning needs of middle school students, including school wide needs.
• Interprets and utilizes school records, including cognitive, aptitude, and achievement tests, for educational planning; reviews and evaluates student records and transcripts.
• Addresses individual student needs and refers students to appropriate school and community resources as necessary.
• Provides preventive and responsive services, including crisis counseling as needed, and addresses student mental health needs as appropriate.
• Facilitates parent involvement in the education of their students, including assisting in parent/teacher/counselor conferences.
• Assists students in developing self-understanding, self-acceptance, and effective interpersonal skills.
• Provides information about appropriate community resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is expected as part of a reliable and predictable pattern of 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 the position.

• Florida Professional Educator Certificate:
  Guidance and Counseling (Grades PK-12) is required.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Reads, analyzes, and interprets all kinds of documents. Responds to inquiries or complaints from employees, regulatory agencies, or the community. Writes speeches and effectively presents to managers, the public, and school board.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Performs arithmetic operations and interprets data where applicable (rate, ratio, percent, bar graphs).
• Reasoning Ability:
  Solves practical problems and interprets various instructions.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

• Physical
  
  Activities:
  
  Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.
• Lifting Demands:
  Up to 10 pounds.
• Environmental Conditions:
  
  Moderate noise.
• Note:
  
  Travel to various school sites and community locations throughout the district may be required.

To be considered, applicants must have an active application in the district's portal and receive an active notification from the Application Center.

Equal opportunity:
The district policy ensures equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political beliefs, disability, or age.

If you are not currently an employee of Hillsborough County Public Schools, you can apply for the position by clicking the Apply button on the district's career site.

If you are a current employee, follow the employee experience page to apply for openings.

Available for 25-26 School year.