School Counselor; Pooled

School Counselor (Pooled Posting)

Position Type:

Student Support Services/Guidance Counselor

Date Posted:

7/24/2025

Location:

A+ Charter Schools

Additional Information:
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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 proves 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.

* 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 district wide and statewide travel

Mental Demands:
Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress