Certified School Counselor - Hillsborough

Position Details

• School Year
• Grades K-12, with a primary focus on elementary and middle school students
• During regular school hours (schedule TBD)

• Counsel individual or small groups of students in multiple grade levels in a face-to-face school setting.
• Positively impact the educational, behavioral, social, and emotional welfare of every child with whom you engage.
• Nurture student potential through personalized, small group, and classroom counseling, which may focus on academic, emotional, behavioral, or developmental issues.
• Provide support to families, classroom teachers, school principal and other school personnel to maximize effectiveness of services.
• Perform learning assessments (when requested and appropriate) of students’ learning styles, strengths, and weaknesses—to shed light on academic performance and inform further referral.
• As a beacon of knowledge and support, empower parents and school personnel by helping them access community resources that align with the unique needs of individual students and families.
• Champion administrative excellence by completing paperwork that reflects accuracy and efficiency in every detail.
• Stay at the forefront of current changes and trends in the field, equipping yourself with the tools and knowledge to deliver guidance and support to those you serve.
• Forge a foundation of trust and reliability through a deep understanding of the rules and procedures set forth by the Company Counseling Policy and Procedure Manual, the funding source, and the individual school.
• Ensure supervision of students at all times, including escorting students safely to and from classrooms/learning stations. Climbing stairs and light lifting may be required.
• Perform data entry in a timely fashion to meet deadlines (student attendance, progress reports, parent and classroom teacher communication forms, compliance documentation).
• Establish and maintain student forms and files as required by company, local, state, and federal agencies.
• Maintain consistent communication with company supervisors, classroom teachers, principals, and parents.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Competitive pay.
• An attractive and robust suite of benefits for full-time employees: employees who work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for insurance benefits (health, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and more) and our 401k plan with company match.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Employee assistance program.
• A generous time off policy: employees who work 15 or more hours per week receive sick and personal time; holidays and other periods when schools are closed are paid for full-time, salaried roles.

• Current Florida state licensure or certification preferred (LMHC, LCSW, or school counseling certification).
• Master’s Degree in a Counseling Field (counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field).
• Experience working with school-aged children and/or in educational settings.
• Willingness and ability to work with various grade levels.
• Ability to navigate online platforms for record keeping and communication.
• A passion to help students.
• Experience working in culturally or faith-based educational environments preferred.
• Ability to effectively support and engage with a diverse student population while respecting the school’s values, community norms, and expectations.

USD $32.00 - $33.00 per hour.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.