Guidance Counselor

Guidance Counselor Opportunity

Tallahassee State College (TSC), recently recognized as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges (2025), one of the Nation's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® (2025), and a Great Colleges to Work For® (2025), is excited to announce a full-time opportunity for the position of Guidance Counselor at Tallahassee Collegiate Academy (TCA).

We are seeking a dedicated professional who shares our commitment to fostering a vibrant workplace community.

The Guidance Counselor provides a comprehensive school counseling program that assists all students in acquiring the skills and knowledge to maximize highest student achievement in a safe learning environment.

Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Implements the comprehensive school counseling program as outlined in the Schools Professional Counselor plan. Acts as an advocate for all students. Works in collaboration with other stakeholders in narrowing the achievement gap. Provides professional leadership to establish a culture conducive to learning.
• Counsels individual and/or small groups of students with academic, career and personal/social concerns. Assists students in developing a plan for achieving educational, career, and personal/social goals.
• Works with Assistant Principal on student scheduling needs. Serves as the dual-enrollment liaison between the high school and the college. Implements dual-enrollment degree pathway plans for individual students. Consults with a variety of school-based teams to facilitate appropriate placement decisions to enhance student achievement, which includes but is not limited to exceptional student education staffing, 504 Determination Meetings, and MTSS/Problem-Solving Team. Serves as the 504 Program lead and serves as the lead for the school's weekly student intervention meetings. Serves as the graduation coach for the school.
• Confers with classroom teachers, administration, support staff, community agencies and parents regarding students and their needs. Provides support to teachers in the delivery of counseling program related curriculum.
• Completes suicide risk assessments when needed as according to law. Serves with the Dean of Students as part of the Mental Health Team. Communicates with community agencies on behalf of students when needed including but not limited to: mental health resources; homeless student resources; second harvest resources; DCF contacts and resources.
• Coordinates with school and community agencies to broaden students' resources. Seeks resources necessary to achieve school goals. Guides individuals/groups of students through the development of educational plans, career awareness and personal/social growth issues.
• Identifies and disaggregates critical data, such as grades, test scores, attendance, promotion rates, graduation and postsecondary enrollment rate. Uses data to develop strategies to positively impact students. Follows guidelines of the national, state and district standards for professional school counselors. Adheres to ethical and legal professional standards. Uses appropriate technology for counseling services.

We're seeking a candidate who brings not only technical expertise but also a passion for education and student success. Our ideal candidate will have:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling and State of Florida School Certification in School Counseling (grades PK-12).
• Preference given to candidates who have served as a school counselor at the high school level, with comprehensive knowledge and experience of the Florida High School Graduation requirements.
• Preference will also be given to candidates who have served as the dual-enrollment coordinator at the high school level and has experience with dual enrollment course planning and communication with post-secondary institutions, deadlines and processes. In addition, preference is given to candidates who have previously served as a 504-coordinator.

Why You'll Love Working Here At Tallahassee State College, we're not just shaping the leaders of tomorrow – we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every team member. As part of our College community, you'll enjoy:

• A dynamic campus atmosphere where your contributions directly impact student success.
• A culture that champions continuous improvement, where students and staff alike are valued and empowered.
• A supportive team that encourages collaboration, creativity, and innovation.

What We Offer We offer more than just a competitive salary of $52,000.00 - $56,000.00 annually. When you join the team at TSC, you'll also enjoy:

• Comprehensive State of Florida benefits, including retirement through the Florida Retirement System.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A generous leave policy, including paid holidays plus winter and spring breaks.
• A collaborative and inspiring campus community.
• Tuition waivers program for continuous learning.
• Free access to TSC athletics, fine arts, and performing arts events.

A Little About Us Established in 1966, Tallahassee State College is dedicated to providing high-quality educational opportunities for students from Leon, Gadsden, and Wakulla counties, as well as from throughout the state, nation, and abroad. TSC offers a wide range of academic and workforce training programs, including associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and in-demand certifications. Consistently ranked as one of the top colleges in the nation, our vision is to be recognized as your College of Choice.