INSTRUCTOR​/PKY - Elementary School Counselor

INSTRUCTOR/PKY - Elementary School Counselor

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Work type: Non-Permanent Status Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Counseling/Community Outreach/Social Work, Early childhood education/Childcare
Department:  - ED-ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Classification

Title:

INSTRUCTOR/PKY

Job Description:

You belong at a K-12 teaching and learning environment that’s leading the way!

If you are interested in being a part of this dedicated team of professionals, we invite you to submit your curriculum vitae or resume and application.

The Elementary School Counselor designs, implements, and delivers a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate school counseling program that promotes students’ academic achievement and social, emotional, and behavioral development. The counselor collaborates with teachers, administrators, families, and K–12 counseling staff to provide coordinated, data-driven services that support all students, while also supporting school wide initiatives and student supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver a comprehensive elementary school counseling program aligned with students’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs
• Implement developmentally appropriate classroom guidance, small-group, and individual counseling services
• Collaborate with elementary teachers and participate in grade-level and Student Success Team meetings to identify and address student needs using data-based interventions
• Coordinate with middle and high school counselors to ensure a cohesive K–12 counseling program
• Advocate for students in collaboration with parents, administrators, and school staff
• Provide individual planning services to promote self-responsibility, study skills, and academic opportunities
• Maintain regular communication with families through conferences, electronic communication, and in-person meetings
• Use technology effectively to support instruction, collaboration, and program delivery
• Support standardized testing initiatives, parent education opportunities, staff development, and school improvement planning
• Engage in continuous professional learning, reflective practice, and collaborative inquiry to improve program effectiveness
• Provide system-level support to strengthen partnerships among teachers, staff, families, and community members
• Other duties may include:
  Student supervision throughout the day;
  Oversee McKinney-Vento and Backpack for Kids.

Commensurate with education & experience.

• A Master’s degree; candidates with a Bachelor’s degree will be considered, but will be required to obtain a Master’s degree within three years of hire.
• Florida DOE subject area certification.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Three letters of recommendation providing evidence of effective counseling experience and ongoing collaboration with teaching colleagues.

University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

This position is 'open until filled'. Review of applications will begin as soon as a suitable pool is established. This is a time-limited position.

Health Assessment

Required:

No

Advertised: 26 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: This position is open until filled.

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.