Middle School Counselor

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Now accepting resumes for the 2025-2026 school year.

Establishes strong, supportive relationships with students through regular one-on-one check-ins.

Creates a welcoming and safe environment for all students to share concerns.

Demonstrates active listening and empathy during interactions with students.

Conducts needs assessments or surveys to identify individual and group challenges.

Monitors academic, emotional, and social well-being through data analysis including attendance, grades,

and behavior reports and provides updates to the Principal or designee of the principal

Monitors attendance and tardies at the school site and follows the school’s policy at the end of each

month providing a report to the Principal or designee of the Principal

Develops individualized plans for students facing academic or personal challenges.

Promotes policies and practices that ensure all students have access to resources

Delivers classroom lessons monthly on topics like coping strategies, conflict resolution, or mental health

awareness.

Offers small group counseling for students with similar concerns (e.g., grief, anxiety, study skills).

Maintains counseling notes on all individual and small group students

Facilitates crisis intervention protocols and connects students with appropriate community resources.

Uses the appropriate protocols for investigating, reporting, and documenting reports of bullying, threats

to/at the school, and reports of self-harm. Followed by providing recommendations to the principal

Works closely with teachers, parents, and administrators to create a network of support for students

Attends and contributes to Individualized Education Plan (IEP) to advocate for student needs.

504 Chairperson for school site. Responsible for date compliance, parent meetings, and the creation of

plans for the students

Engages families through workshops or information sessions about mental health, college readiness,

and other relevant topics at least 1 time per quarter.

Leads initiatives to reduce bullying and promote kindness and respect among students including classes,

presenters, newsletters.

Recognizes and celebrates student successes through awards, shout-outs, or newsletters.

Adheres to the ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors.

Respects confidentiality while balancing the need to share information appropriately.

Regularly engages in professional development to stay updated on best practices in student advocacy

and support.

Actively participates on the Threat Assessment Team

Monitors the adherence to the schools’ vision and mission

Provide continuous and timely parent communications in person, by phone and email

Adhere to all due dates and deadlines by the school district as well as ones provided by the LG Principal

Project a positive attitude

Attend school functions

Comply and enforce all outlined procedures found in the staff and student handbooks and the LG23

Comply with any other request of the Principal or Designee of the Principal

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $66,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Lutz, FL 33548 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lutz, FL 33548: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $48,000 - $66,000