Part Time Special Education Counselor
Job in
Denison, Grayson County, Texas, 75021, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
Denison Independent School District (TX)
Part Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
School Counselor, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Special Education/Special Ed Lead Counselor
Date Posted:
4/29/2026
Location:
Undesignated
Date Available:
08/04/2026
Additional Information:
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Job Title:
Special Education Counselor(Part Time)
Location:
DISD Office/ Itinerant
Reports To:
Director of Special Education
Salary
Schedule:
DISD Scale
Date Revised: 07/09/2023
Exemption Status:
Exempt
Primary
Purpose:
Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive program of guidance, including counseling services, to eligible special education students. Provide a proactive program to encourage special needs students to maximize growth and development.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
* Master's degree in guidance and counseling
* Valid Texas counseling certificate and/or Texas License as a Professional Counselor (LPC)
Special Knowledge/
Skills:
* Knowledge of assessment including behavioral, adaptive, and personality areas
* Knowledge of counseling procedures
* Expertise in behavioral intervention related to school success and school/family coordination
* Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations and current legal issues
* Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
* Three years teaching experience or three years counseling experience with school-age children
Major
Responsibilities and Duties:
Guidance
* Provide guidance to ARD committees in developing social skills objectives and behavior intervention plans
* Provide social skills training, behavior intervention and other strategies for effective behavioral change
* Counsel individuals and small groups as recommended by the ARD committee
* Help solve student conflicts and problems in learning and adjustment
Consultation
* Consult with parents, teachers, administrators and other relevant people to enhance their work with students
* Work with school personnel to obtain community resources for students and families
* Provide psychological crisis counseling for children and families
* Provide social skills training, behavior management and other strategies
* Help families and schools deal with crises, such as separation, death and loss
Assessment
* Conduct counseling evaluations on students recommended by ARD committee
* Interpret evaluation results for ARD committees
Other
* Keep abreast of new research and information on testing instruments concerning reliability, validity, interpretations and new instruments
* Keep abreast of continual changes and the most current legal interpretations of state and federal guidelines, Commissioner's Rules and DISD operating guidelines
* Collaborate with classroom teachers regarding students' progress on IEP goals and objectives
* Communicate effectively with administrators, colleagues, students and parents
* Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the assessment program, materials and equipment and make recommendations to the Director of Special Education based on findings
* Attend and participate in campus and district level in-service meetings upon request
* Participate in professional development opportunities to improve skills related to job responsibilities
* Compile reports as requested by DISD administration
* Turn in all folders and submit reports in a timely manner
* Act in a professional manner and maintain a professional attitude towards the public and colleagues
* Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information; adhere to chain of command
* Maintain professional appearance as appropriate for job responsibilities
* Observe professional and ethical standards, in accordance with TEA and the National Association of School Psychologists
* Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Special Education
* Travel between campuses
Supervisory Responsibilities:
* As specified by administration
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Regularly travel to assigned campuses in Denison ISD. Moderate lifting and carrying of materials required. Effective communication skills required and ability to interact effectively with a variety of people and professions.
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