An Academic or Guidance Counselor provides guidance to students in elementary, middle and high schools to help them succeed academically and socially. Works with school teachers and administrators to address problems that affect student performance, and identifies resources for students and families. Helps high school students to plan academic course work and advises on the college search and application process.
Certified School Counselor 196 (2026-2027) Pasco County Schools
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- New Port Richey, Florida Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education , and
Pasco County School District Job Details Job ID:
5835338
Application Deadline:
Jul 23, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday Starting Date:
Aug 5, 2026
Job Description Estimated Start Date:
08/05/2026
Location:
Gulf High School, 5085 Madison St.,
New Port Richey, FL Specialty:
School Counseling Program Instructional 196 Days per year Full Time, Benefit Eligible
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that includes preventative and responsive services while fostering academic, career, and social-emotional development.
EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
Master's degree from an accredited institution in the field of Guidance and Counseling, School Counseling, or related field OR Master's degree from an accredited institution with a major in counseling other than school counseling that includes a minimum of 600 clock hours of supervised internship with school-aged children and their families with at least 9 semester hours of graduate credit as defined in Florida Department of Education Rule 6A-4.0181 CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS Valid Florida Educator's Certificate in Guidance and Counseling or School Counseling PK-12 Click here for Job Description. This position may require you to teach an additional period beyond your base contract. Should this occur, you will receive additional compensation at the effective negotiated rate in addition to your base salary for instructing this additional period. This additional amount will be paid as a supplement and will be disbursed in equal payments based on the District's established payroll calendar for this position. This amount is considered part of your salary for Florida Retirement System purposes.•
BACKGROUND SCREENING
Pasco County Schools utilizes the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse for fingerprinting and Level II background screening. For more information about the Florida Clearinghouse and Level II background screening requirements, including eligibility assessments and compliance guidelines, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Notification of Nondiscrimination:
The District School Board of Pasco County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, or age in its programs, services, and activities or in its hiring and employment practices.
Position Type:
Full-Time Job Categories:
Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor Job Requirements Contact Information Pasco County Schools 7227 Land O'Lakes Blvd. Land O' Lakes, Florida 34639
Phone:
727-774-2000
Email:
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