Graduation Enhancement Intervention Counselor (2026-2027) *Anticipated Vacancy*

Job Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Estimated Start Date: 08/05/2026

Location: Office Student Support Programs and Services (District Office). Serving schools on the East side of the County: Wesley Chapel High School, Pasco High School, Zephyrhills High School, and other high schools as needed.

Instructional Position

196 Days per year

7.5 Hours per day

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for the creation and maintenance of a comprehensive counseling program with emphasis on academics, prevention, and early intervention to maximize students' academic success in accordance with District policies and state laws; and for planning, implementing, and evaluating programs and services for off-track students to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in the field of Guidance and Counseling, School Counseling, or related field
  
• Two years' experience in developing and implementing K-12 prevention-intervention programs
  
• Two years' experience teaching and/or guiding students who have been identified as at-risk
  
• Professional development experience in the areas of research-based exemplary practices for at-risk students and assessment, communication skills, monitoring for student achievement, and student and parent/guardian conferencing skills
  
• OR
  
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

• Valid and/or eligible for a Florida Educator's Professional Certificate in a coverage at the appropriate level
  
• Valid Florida Educator's Certificate in Guidance and Counseling or School Counseling PK-12.

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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.

Welcome to ATX Learning

Pasco County Schools is located just north of Tampa, Florida. We are a thriving, growing, diverse community that feature 80+ schools including elementary, middle, high, charter, educational centers and a virtual school. Pasco County encompasses beach areas, rural, urban, and is continuously growing. We are looking for dedicated candidates to join our team and work towards our mission: to provide a world-class education for all students. Pasco County Schools promotes Equal Educational and Employment Opportunities.