Elementary Counselor

Elementary School Counselor

Primary

Purpose:

Plan, implement, and evaluate the District's elementary school comprehensive program of guidance, including counseling services in area of assignment. Use a planning process to define needs and priorities of population served. Provide a proactive, developmental guidance program for all students to maximize personal growth, development, and post-secondary opportunities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master's degree in guidance and counseling Valid Texas counselor's certificate Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and preparation for post-secondary opportunities and development Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to speak Spanish preferred

Experience:

Three years teaching experience

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Program Management:

• Effectively plan and implement the District's comprehensive counseling program at the elementary school, which includes Guidance Curriculum, Responsive Services, Individual Planning, and System Support components.
• Collaborate with school personnel, students, parents, and the community to plan, implement, evaluate, and promote continuous improvement of a developmental guidance and counseling program.
• Evaluate and promote continuous improvement of the balanced comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program.

Guidance/Counseling:

• Plan structured lessons to deliver the Elementary Guidance Curriculum effectively and in accordance with students' developmental needs.
• Provide guidance to individuals and groups of students that facilitate the development of educational goals and a post-secondary awareness plan.
• Assist teachers in understanding student behavior and social/emotional needs as they relate to classroom learning.
• Assist in conferences with teacher-student, teacher-parent, and teacher-student-parent.
• Use accepted theories and effective techniques to promote career, educational, personal, and social development of students.

Coordination/Student Assessment:

• Coordinate people and other resources in the school, home, and community to promote student success.
• Use an effective process when referring students, parents, and/or others to special programs and services.
• Interpret test results and other assessment data to guide students in individual goal setting and planning.
• Compile, maintain, and file reports, records, and other documents required.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the area of guidance and counseling.

Professional Behavior:

• Demonstrate professionalism, including a commitment to professional development.
• Advocate for a school environment that acknowledges and respects diversity.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with administrators, teachers, other school personnel, parents, and community members.
• Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the school district.

Student Management:

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with students and parents.
• Facilitate adjustment of new students to school.
• Assist students in understanding appropriate behavior and behavior management skills at the elementary school level.

Consultation:

• Consult with school personnel, parents, and other community members to promote understanding of student development, individual behavior, the student environment, and human relationships.
• Collaboratively provide professional expertise to advocate for individual students and specific groups of students.
• Serve as a member of the campus student support team and campus crisis team.
• Demonstrate awareness of district-community needs and initiate activities to meet those identified needs.
• Articulate the District's mission and goals in the area of counseling to the community and solicit support in realizing the mission.
• Adhere to legal standards including school board policies.
• Adhere to state, district, and campus standards, regulations, and procedures.
• Shows commitment to current professional standards of competence and practice.
• Promote and follow ethical standards for school counselors.
• Demonstrate professional and responsible work habits.
• Use professional written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); ability to instruct; maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Exposure to childhood communicable diseases; good general health and stamina needed.

* Salary is commensurate with experience
* Minimum Salary $68,824
* Please note that this role requires in-person attendance and is not eligible for remote work.