Early College Guidance Counselor Grades 8-10

Dayspring Academy School Counselor

As a top-performing charter school in our county and state, Dayspring Academy seeks individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, strive for excellence, and are dedicated to their team and the families they serve. We are here to create an educational family that develops character-driven, culturally literate, lifelong learners who bring value to their community. We are preparing learners in Pasco County, Pre-K through 12th grade, for high school, college, and the workforce by delivering world-class education through the arts in a collaborative environment fueled by a passion for learning.

Dayspring Academy is committed to its policy of offering equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, religion, color, gender, ethnicity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability and acknowledges veteran preference in employment. We offer very competitive salaries, employer paid 401(k) without requiring an employee contribution, excellent benefits, school recognition bonuses (as an A rated school), and many more benefits.

Anticipated Start Date: July 2026

Responsibilities

• Identify learner needs and provide direct learner services.
• Provide structured presentations to learners and families concerning target areas of assessment that define individual strengths and provide resources to help develop academic and career success.
• Identify and monitor learners' educational, career, and post-secondary goals and customize programs to support those objectives.
• Plan, organize, and deliver the School Counseling Program as required by local, state, and federal laws and community agencies to address the varied needs of learners.
• Coordinate with families, teachers, administration, support staff, and community agencies to address the varied needs of learners.
• Provide counseling services to individuals and small groups that relate to physical, emotional, and education well being.
• Use data to develop strategies to positively impact learners.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports as required by policy and law.
• Maintain professional growth through school based and other professional development programs.
• Use technology in classroom and/or parent presentations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of personal-social, academic, and career theories and practices.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws related to learner education.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders in written and oral form, including electronic media.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with all stakeholders.
• Ability to facilitate the problem-solving process including using data to inform stakeholders and bring groups to consensus in a variety of settings and situations.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, manage, and carry out responsibilities efficiently and within designated time frames.
• Operating knowledge of computer programs, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Learner Support and School Culture

• Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with learners, families, and staff.
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to cultivate character driven citizenship, high expectations and a culture of learning for all: staff, learners, and families.
• Successfully integrate technology throughout the curriculum, instruction, and assessment environments.
• Uphold a professional demeanor, strong work-ethic, detail-driven work style with excellent organizational skills.
• Retain a commitment to getting the job done well, no matter what the obstacles or how long it takes.
• Dedicated to learner success and to building relationships through activities outside of the normal work day such as arts productions, after school clubs, and school-wide events.

Reports To: Campus Principal

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• All employees must be fingerprinted and pass a background screening process by the Clearinghouse.
• 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.
• Valid Florida Educator's Certificate in Guidance and Counseling or School Counseling PK-12.
• 2-3 years of school counseling experience.