2026-27 School Counselor

Bridgeprep Academy•Orlando, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

BridgePrep Academy is seeking a compassionate, highly organized, and student-centered School Counselor to support students’ academic, social-emotional, and behavioral development. The counselor provides guidance and support to help students thrive in school and beyond, partnering with families, teachers, administrators, and student support teams. The position is for the 2026-27 school year at BridgePrep Orange in Orlando, Florida, and reports to the Principal or Campus Administrator. The counselor provides individual and small-group counseling, coordinates student services and MTSS support, responds to crises and referrals, and works with families to address student needs. The role also implements schoolwide character development, guidance, and social-emotional learning programs; maintains confidential student documentation; and participates in school leadership check-ins, professional development, and coaching. Success includes timely documentation of referrals, faithful implementation of student support plans, and positive feedback from staff and families.

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 school’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, including one with a former manager, if selected as a final candidate.

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 accurate and confidential student documentation.
Participate in school leadership check-ins, professional development, and coaching sessions.