Counselor, Elementary – Accelerating Campus Excellence (ACE) Campus (2026-2027 School Year)Job ID: 5715313Application Deadline: Posted until filledPosted: May 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026Days per Year: 187Salary: $62,750 – $75,602 (based on 2025-2026 Pay Scale)Wage/Hour Status: ExemptPay Grade: AI 2Reports To: PrincipalAll employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate clearly and respectfully, champion the needs of students, and drive continuous improvement.PRIMARY PURPOSEThe Elementary Counselor primary responsibility is to utilize leadership, advocacy and collaboration to promote student success. The Professional School Counselor is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive developmental guidance program to develop each student's academic, career, personal and social abilities.QUALIFICATIONSRequiredMaster's degree in Counseling from an accredited college or universityValid Texas Teacher certificate as required by the State Board of Education CertificationValid Texas School Counselor certificate as required by the State Board of Education CertificationTwo years teaching experiencePreferredFive years' experience as a classroom teacherSPECIAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLSKnowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and child developmentExcellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsAbility to instruct students and manage their behaviorMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIESPROGRAM MANAGEMENTCoordinate with the Guidance and Counseling Director to meet district objectives.Proactively plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive program of guidance and counseling.Effectively and efficiently conduct campus needs assessment to identify targeted areas of guidance and counseling services.Maintain current and appropriate resources for all stakeholders.Use 80% of the time to provide direct services through the Guidance Curriculum, Individual Student Planning, Responsive Services, and the remaining 20% of time will be spent in program management, system support, and accountability.Use data to develop a robust and effective comprehensive guidance and counseling program that meets student needs including attendance, college and career readiness, personal graduation plans, and character education.PROGRAM DELIVERYGuidance CurriculumProvide leadership and collaborate with educators in the school-wide implementation of the school guidance curriculum, including college-bound culture, Capturing Kids Hearts, CHAMPs, Discipline in Secondary Classrooms, and No Place for Hate.Create and deliver strong classroom guidance curriculum or support teachers in conducting lessons based on the school's guidance curriculum.Implement prevention-oriented group activities that are developmentally appropriate to meet student needs and school goals.Individual Student PlanningAssist individual or groups of students to develop academic, career, and personal/social skills, goals and plans, including Personal Graduation Plans.Accurately interpret and utilize student data to develop comprehensive programs that meet student needs.Collaborate with parents/guardians and school staff to assist students in exploring academic, career, and post-secondary opportunities.Advise, plan and guide students in course selection and Career Pathways, including Endorsements.Maintain current, accurate student records at all times including transcripts, Personal Graduation Plans, assessments, and Career Pathways.Responsive ServicesProvide individual and group counseling to students with social and/or emotional needs.Consult and collaborate with parents/guardians, school staff, and other personnel regarding students with social and/or emotional needs.Implement referral and follow-up process for meeting the needs of students.Use assessment procedures to determine and structure individual and group counseling services.System SupportProvide support services and information to students, school staff, and parents/guardians, including referrals, counseling, assessment, and diagnostics.Assist stakeholders in interpreting and understanding student data.Develop a professional development plan of at least 50 hours to improve knowledge and skills, including GT, ethics, suicide prevention, child abuse, college and career readiness.Use technology resources to enhance the school counseling program.Strictly adhere to policies, procedures, laws, and ethical standards of the school counseling profession.Perform other guidance and counseling duties as assigned by the principal and district Director.AccountabilityCreate and submit an annual campus-based Guidance and Counseling Program Action Plan at the beginning of the year focusing on the four components of the Spring ISD Counseling Framework, including student academic performance, behavior, and attendance. Review with principal and update at mid-year.Conduct an end-of-year evaluation of the campus-based program plan in collaboration with the principal.Collect and analyze data to guide program direction and emphasis.WORKING CONDITIONSThe position requires physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. It involves travel within the district and statewide. Mental demands include problem solving, interpreting data and policy, applying research and theory, oral and written communication, and maintaining emotional control under stress.Position Type: Full-TimeJOB REQUIREMENTSCitizenship, residency, or work visa required#J-18808-Ljbffr