2026-2027 Elementary School Counselor

Open Until Filled after 5 day required posting

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Provide, as a member of the counseling department staff, a comprehensive guidance program to students and specifically provide services to meet the special needs of the assigned caseload; consult with teachers, parents and staff to enhance their effectiveness in helping students' educational, social, and personal needs; and provide support to other school educational programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred Education/Certification

Master's degree from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas school counselor certificate

Minimum Education/Certification

Currently enrolled in an approved Educator Preparation Program for School Counseling and eligible for an emergency permit

Completed 24+ graduate level credit hours in guidance and counseling, meeting the state requirement for emergency permit

Must be fully certified by the 2027-2028 school year

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development

Working knowledge of educational programs and the ability to guide students through the programs

Effective interpersonal skills

Excellent communications skills- verbal, and written

Ability to develop a schedule yet maintain flexibility

Knowledge of principals of developmental guidelines

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Ability to present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations to students, parents, and district staff

Work Conditions:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computerand peripherals; Microsoft Office and various computer programs

Posture: Prolonged walking, standing and/or sitting; bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including keyboarding and writing; reaching

Lifting: Lifting and carrying (less than 40 pounds)

Environment: Must be able to work with frequent interruptions and maintain professional demeanor under stress; must be able to work occasionally after regular work hours; some in-district travel; attend off-campus activities, meetings, professional development and functions

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; ability to problem solve and make sound judgments in a shortened period of time

Regular attendance is an essential function.

Minimum Experience:

2 years of successful classroom teaching experience as evidenced by performance evaluations, preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Consult and counsel with students, teachers, parents, and administrative staff concerning student's needs in resolving personal and educational problems.
• Assist students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data.
• Maintain student records as required and protect each student's confidentiality.
• Keep accurate documentation and records.
• Serve as liaison between school and community.
• Work with students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems such as home and family relations, health and emotional adjustment.
• Take an active role in interpreting the special education program to school personnel, parents and community agencies.
• Participate in the total school guidance program.
• Participate in continuing study and staff development activities which will improve professional skills.
• Take an active role in interpreting the school's and district's goals and objectives to students, parents, and the community.
• Counsel individual students and small groups with presenting needs and concerns.
• Use an effective referral process to assist students and others to use special programs and services.
• Develop, implement and teach the district developmental guidance curriculum.
• Collaborate with other school and district staff to design and/or administer testing and appraisal programs for students.
• Abide by State and Federal laws, District policies, campus expectations and Texas Educator Code of Ethics.
• Perform such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None