FSCA News

University of West Florida: Research study being conducted to learn more on the effects that job
performance, wellness, and specialized training have on student outcomes of middle school students with
disabilities. Participants will be asked to share their experiences of how job performance, wellness, and a
lack of specialized training has affected the academic development, social-emotional development, and
career development outcomes of students with disabilities during a 30-40-minute interview via Zoom;
interested persons should complete a screening survey found here. https://forms.gle/nFHihdEtj5pKZUky5

Job Positions

Martin County Immediate opening for a School Counselor at Martin County High School Stuart, Florida.

Looking to add a strong member to our team who brings with them an ability to work efficiently, effectively and independently with a caseload of approximately 350-400 students, while collaborating positively and professionally with the counseling team.  MCHS has a wide range of student backgrounds and needs.  We have AVID, Cambridge and AP programs, as well as strong ESE and ELL departments, that support and collaborate with the counselors.

For more information, email Kristin Carbone, Assistant Principal at carbonk@martinschools.org

Apply  www.martinschools.org

Lake County: Spring Creek Charter School (Paisley, FL) is seeking a School Counselor to partner with our dynamic school counselor to meet the needs of VPK-8^th grade students and families.  Classroom lessons on a rotating basis, small group and individual counseling to meet the academic, social/emotional well-being needs of student development.  Contact Wesley Locke, Principal, lockew@lake.k12.fl.us,  352-669-3275

Manatee County: Two Open Positions – Secondary School Counseling Coordinator and Middle School Counselor

Applicants for Secondary School Counseling Coordinator (contact Larissa Bennett at 941-751-6550 ext. 43019 or bennettl@manateeschools.net)

Applicants for Middle school counselor at Sugg Middle School (contact Laurie Starkweather at 941-741-3157 ext. 2074) 

Alachua County Seeks certified School Counselors for the 2022-2023 school year at both the Elementary and Secondary levels. Job postings are located here. Contact Person Toni Griffin, School Counseling Supervisor, griffints1@gm.sbac.edu, 352-955-7671 

Charlotte County Seeks certified school counselors for the 2022-2023 school year at both the elementary and secondary level. School Counselor’s starting salary is $61,289 and Charlotte County recognizes up to 30 years of prior experience for additional compensation. Contact Superintendent for Human Resources, Patrick.keegan@yourcharlotteschools.net, (941) 255-0808 xt7

Miami-Dade County HIRING STUDENT SERVICES SUPPORT SPECIALIST. MANY POSITIONS AVAILABLE ACROSS THE DISTRICT. Contact: Ilka Ashenoff. iashenoff@dadeschools.net Preferred Phone Number: 305.995.1049 Student Services Support Specialist ~ Responsible for assisting learners in developing their potential to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Minimum Qualification Requirements: Master’s degree in mental health counseling, social work, psychology, counseling, or related field.

Volusia County Volusia County Schools continues to make strides in lowering the student-to-school counselor ratio and we have many openings for certified school counselors at all levels (the elementary school counselor positions are for a 2nd school counselor!). Anyone interested in applying can fill out an application at the VCS vacancies page (Certified School Counselor positions are listed under the “Teacher” category).

Santa Rosa County Hiring additional School Counselors at all levels! School Counselor Job Openings available for next school year (2022-23) all levels. Job postings are located here (use search bar to filter for School Counselor jobs). For more information on the job openings you may contact each school directly or: Darla Dunn, Certified School Counselor on Special Assignment to Student Services Santa Rosa County School District 850-983-5150 ext. 1313 DunnDL@santarosa.k12.fl.us

Polk County Located in the heart of Florida with easy access to Orlando and Tampa, Polk County has certified school counseling positions available at both elementary and secondary levels! Interested candidates may apply here or contact elementary- (Deidre Skaggs at deidre.skaggs@polk-fl.net) or secondary-(Laquieria Nottage at laquieria.nottage@polk-fl.net). Click here for more information.

Faculty Position  Full time counseling faculty position at Albizu University (CACREP) immediate hiring. Contact Carlos Viera at 305-593-1223 x3217 or cviera2@albizu.edu

Miami Immediate opening for a K – 8 School Counselor for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year at Mater Academy of International Studies in Miami, Florida. Mater Academy of International studies has a wide range of student backgrounds, needs, and programs. For more information, contact Stephanie Ocampo or Giselle Bernal at 305-634-0445 or socampo@materacademyis.com

Participate in Research

University of West Florida: Research study being conducted to learn more on the effects that job performance, wellness, and specialized training have on student outcomes of middle school students with disabilities. Participants will be asked to share their experiences of how job performance, wellness, and a lack of specialized training has affected the academic development, social-emotional development, and career development outcomes of students with disabilities during a 30-40-minute interview via Zoom; interested persons should complete a screening survey found here. https://forms.gle/nFHihdEtj5pKZUky5

University of South Florida: The study purpose is to learn how school counselors advise Latino students for CTE (Career and Technical Education) postsecondary options. If you have experience as a high school counselor in Florida and you work with Latino students, please consider participating in this research study. The study is a virtual interview, approximately 1 to 2 hours long, scheduled at your convenience. Selected participants will be offered a $10 gift card.

How do I participate?
• Please contact Adriana Magana Ph.D. student at the University of South Florida (USF) and Florida school counselor if you are interested in participating. Phone (805) 612-5299 or email maganaa@usf.edu

Job Positions

Charlotte County: Seeks certified school counselors for the 2022-2023 school year at both the elementary and secondary level. School Counselor’s starting salary is $61,289 and Charlotte County recognizes up to 30 years of prior experience for additional compensation. Contact Superintendent for Human Resources, Patrick.keegan@yourcharlotteschools.net, (941) 255-0808 xt7

Miami-Dade County: HIRING STUDENT SERVICES SUPPORT SPECIALIST. MANY POSITIONS AVAILABLE ACROSS THE DISTRICT. Contact: Ilka Ashenoff. iashenoff@dadeschools.net Preferred Phone Number: 305.995.1049 Student Services Support Specialist ~ Responsible for assisting learners in developing their potential to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Minimum Qualification Requirements: Master’s degree in mental health counseling, social work, psychology, counseling, or related field.

Volusia County: Volusia County Schools continues to make strides in lowering the student-to-school counselor ratio and we have many openings for certified school counselors at all levels (the elementary school counselor positions are for a 2nd school counselor!). Anyone interested in applying can fill out an application at the VCS vacancies page (Certified School Counselor positions are listed under the “Teacher” category).

Santa Rosa County: Hiring additional School Counselors at all levels! School Counselor Job Openings available for next school year (2022-23) all levels. Job postings are located here (use search bar to filter for School Counselor jobs). For more information on the job openings you may contact each school directly or: Darla Dunn, Certified School Counselor on Special Assignment to Student Services Santa Rosa County School District 850-983-5150 ext. 1313 DunnDL@santarosa.k12.fl.us

Polk County: Located in the heart of Florida with easy access to Orlando and Tampa, Polk County has certified school counseling positions available at both elementary and secondary levels! Interested candidates may apply here or contact elementary- (Deidre Skaggs at deidre.skaggs@polk-fl.net) or secondary-(Laquieria Nottage at laquieria.nottage@polk-fl.net). Click here for more information.

Faculty Position: Full time counseling faculty position at Albizu University (CACREP) immediate hiring. Contact Carlos Viera at 305-593-1223 x3217 or cviera2@albizu.edu

Miami: Immediate opening for a K – 8 School Counselor for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year at Mater Academy of International Studies in Miami, Florida. Mater Academy of International studies has a wide range of student backgrounds, needs, and programs. For more information, contact Stephanie Ocampo or Giselle Bernal at 305-634-0445 or socampo@materacademyis.com