Communication Skills, Consulting, Customer Support/Service, Faculty Administration, Financial Aid, Needs Assessment, Office Equipment, PC (Personal Computer) Systems, People Management, Peripheral Hardware, Physical Demands, Program Evaluation, Regulations, Student Services, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum
id='p496_'>School Counselor JobID: 496
Position Type:
Student Support Services/Guidance Counselor
Date Posted:
6/16/2026
Location:
A+ Academy Elementary
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TITLE: Counselor
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors/Master's/Doctorate degree and valid Texas Counselor's Certificate
Or licensed Professional Counselor Certificate preferred. Two years' experience in classroom
teaching.
REPORTS TO: Campus Principal DUTY DAYS: 185 / 195
JOB GOAL: Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive program of guidance, including counseling services
to school assigned. Use a planning period to define needs and priorities of population served.
Provide a proactive, comprehensive guidance program for all students to maximize personal
growth and development.
PAY GRADE: Teacher's Salary Scale
FLSA: Exempt
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Effectively plan and implement the school guidance and counseling program to meet
identified needs.
- Teach the school developmental guidance curriculum.
- Provide guidance to individuals and groups of students to develop academic, career, and
personal plans.
- Provide counseling to individuals and small groups relative to their concerns, postsecondary advising, annual student and parent counseling, and financial aid guidance (if applicable)
- Collaborate with district staff to administrate implementation of testing, appraisal programs, and services.
- Use of effective referral process to help students and others use special programs and services.
- Assume responsibility for compiling, maintaining, and filing all reports, records, and other documents required.
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law. State Board of Education rule, and the local board in the area of guidance and counseling.
- Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the school district.
- Maintain a positive, cooperative, and effective relationship with administrators and colleagues.
- Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
- Effectively communicate with students, parent and community.
- Acknowledge and respond to current and changing student and community needs.
- Review the effectiveness of the guidance program and implement changes as appropriate.
- Develop and maintain effective relationship with students, parents, and staff.
- Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant individuals to enhance their work with students.
- Take the initiative to augment needed professional skills appropriate to job assignment
through professional growth opportunities.
- Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
- Serve as a professional resource to the staff and community.
- Articulate the district's mission and goals in the area of guidance and counseling to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
- Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement.
- Performs other duties as directed by the assigned supervisor.
Mental Demands / Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hour; occasional districtwide and statewide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress