Counselor, Elementary

Position:
Counselor, Elementary

Location:

Jennie Reid Elementary

Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive program of guidance, including counseling services to school assigned. Use a planning process to define needs and priorities of the population served. Provide a proactive, developmental guidance and counseling program for all students to maximize personal, academic, social, and emotional growth and development.

• Three (3) years of successful teaching experience
• Master's Degree
• Valid Texas SBEC Counselor's certificate

• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Knowledge of counseling protocols and procedures
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Teach campus developmental guidance curriculum consistent with district’s guidance program plan and tailored to campus needs
• Plan school guidance and counseling programs to ensure programs meet identified needs, priorities, and objectives
• Counsel individual students and small groups with presenting needs and concerns
• Supervise assigned paraprofessional/clerical staff, as needed

Apply online  and attach your resume and letter of interest to your application. Three references must be provided and must include your current building principal.

The District contributes $400/month to the cost of employee only health insurance, which is $175/month greater than the state required amount of $225/month.

Tools/Equipment Used:
Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Posture:
Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:
Frequent walking

Lifting:
Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Mental Demands:
May work prolonged or irregular hours. Ability to communicate (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress

Minimum: $63,818

Midpoint: $76,022

11 Duty Months/195 Duty Days

Professional, PG3