School Counselor

Company: Florida Atlantic University
Location: Boca Raton
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Apply now to join FAU on its race to excellence. For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit www.fau.edu/jobs . Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee account. Position Summary: The School Counselor's responsibilities will include: Design and implement a data-driven, comprehensive school counseling program for students, including students with disabilities to address barriers to student learning and to close the achievement/opportunity gap. Provide direct services for students, including, but not limited to, school counseling, scheduling and executing core curriculum instruction on social emotional learning, individual counseling, student success planning, large and small group counseling, and proactive, preventative, and responsive services. Support school staff in the identification, collection and analysis of student performance data, for improving academics, rigorous goal setting for all sub-groups. Develop and execute effective action plans to improve academic, social-emotional, and transition outcomes from one grade level to another. Assist in the development and implementation of a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS), including Response to Intervention (RtI), Social Emotional Learning (SEL), and School-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS). Work collaboratively with ESE team, and monitor and track assigned students on 504 plans. Participate in the process of determining whether a student qualifies for services, and participates in staffing or evaluation team meetings and conferences, as appropriate. Create a school-wide culture of pride, trust and respect, including the development of preventative proactive approaches against all forms of mistreatment and bullying. Work collaboratively with other school counselors, academic and school advisors to achieve established goals of the comprehensive school counseling program aligned to American School Counseling Association (ASCA) and Collaborative for Academic, Social , and Emotional Learning (CASEL) Provide counseling for students during times of transition, separation, heightened stress and critical change. Provide indirect services on behalf of students including, but not limited to, referrals for additional assistance and consultation/collaboration with parents, teachers, administrators, and other key stakeholders to create learning environments that promote educational equity, access and success for every student. Analyze and report outcomes of the school counseling program. Support the continuum of mental health services, including prevention and intervention strategies, and identify best practices for collaborating with school-based and community mental health providers to enhance student success. Arrange and participate in student, parent and teacher conferences and data chats with administrators as needed. Maintain records of conferences and send reports, within the limits of confidentiality, to the grade level administrator. Facilitate the process and analysis of documentation for student referrals and provide guidance to faculty and staff on the process. Communicate with school leaders, teachers and parents regarding the individual needs of identified students. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: • Education: An earned master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution • Certification: Eligibility for Florida Educator’s Certification in Guidance and Counseling and/or School Counseling • Experience: 0-1 years. Preferred Qualifications: • Prior K-12 counseling experience preferred. • Demonstrated ability to deliver school counseling program supports and interventions that promote student achievement, social-emotional development, and college/career readiness. • Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, evaluate, and document outcomes of a comprehensive school counseling program. Salary: Commensurate with Experience College or Department: A. D. Henderson University School Location: Boca Raton Work Days and Hours: N/A Application Deadline: 2026-06-26 Special Instructions to Applicant: This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice. This position is subject to funding. All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents. Required Documents: FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted. The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. Candidates wishing full consideration are to provide the following: - Cover letter - Resume - Copy of transcript Transcripts: Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment. Background Screening: Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check. The candidate selected for the position will be required to have fingerprinting done at the FAU Police Department and a background check done by the school. Accommodations: Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711

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