2026-27 Elementary School Counselor

Bridgeprep Academy•Doral, FL

3h•$55,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

BridgePrep Academy is seeking a compassionate, highly organized, and student-centered School Counselor for the 2026–27 school year. The counselor supports students’ academic, social-emotional, and behavioral development and helps ensure they receive guidance and support to thrive in school and beyond. The role partners with SMART Management, teachers, administrators, families, and student support teams across a network of 25 Florida charter schools. The counselor provides individual and small-group counseling, coordinates student services and MTSS support, responds to crises and referrals, engages families, and implements schoolwide character-development, guidance, and social-emotional learning programs. The position also requires confidential student documentation and participation in leadership check-ins, professional development, and coaching sessions. The listed salary is $55,000–$60,000, with a comprehensive benefits package and financial supplements for advanced degrees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
Valid or eligible Florida School Counselor Certification.
Exceptional listening, empathy, crisis intervention, and organizational skills.
Alignment with the organization’s student-centered mission.
Successful completion of a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
Arrange three professional reference checks if selected as a final candidate, including one with a former manager.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in School Counseling or a related field; eligible for a salary supplement.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and small-group counseling to students experiencing academic, social-emotional, or behavioral challenges.
Monitor student intervention plans and support MTSS frameworks.
Respond promptly and professionally to student crises and referrals.
Partner with families by facilitating support meetings, sharing resources, and communicating clearly about student progress.
Implement campus-wide character-development initiatives, guidance lessons, and social-emotional learning activities.
Maintain confidential student documentation.
Participate in school leadership check-ins, professional development, and coaching sessions.