2026-27 School Counselor

Bridgeprep Academy•Davenport, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

SMART Management and BridgePrep Academy are seeking a compassionate, highly organized, student-centered School Counselor to support students’ academic, social-emotional, and behavioral development. The counselor provides guidance and support so students can thrive in school and beyond, working collaboratively with teachers, administrators, families, and student support teams across a network of 21 Florida charter schools. The role uses student data to guide advocacy, monitor intervention plans, and assess outcomes. The position includes individual and small-group counseling, participation in MTSS and crisis-response processes, family engagement, and implementation of schoolwide character development and social-emotional learning programs. The counselor maintains confidential student documentation and participates in leadership check-ins, professional development, and coaching. The stated Year 1 success measures include timely, professional handling and documentation of at least 90% of support referrals, faithful implementation of intervention plans, and positive staff and family feedback.

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.
Final candidates must arrange three professional reference checks, 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 for 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, facilitate support meetings, share resources, and communicate clearly about student progress.
Implement campus-wide character development initiatives, guidance lessons, and social-emotional learning activities.
Maintain meticulous and confidential student documentation.
Participate in school leadership check-ins, professional development, and coaching sessions.
Use data to guide student support, monitor intervention plans, and assess student outcomes.