Elementary School Counselor

Position: 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  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 computer and 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