Counselor - Elementary Pool

Counselor
- Elementary Pool )

Little Elm ISD Little Elm ISD
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Job : 5574341

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 06, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Title: Counselor-Elementary

Reports to: Principal

Dept.: Campus as assigned

Exemption Status/: Exempt/Professional

Calendar Days :192 days

Pay Grade : AP2

Primary

Purpose:

Plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive program of guidance to campus assigned, including counseling services. Provide a proactive developmental guidance program to encourage all students to maximize personal growth and development.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Master’s Degree from accredited University in School Counseling
• Valid Texas School Counseling Certificate

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Three years successful teaching
• Teaching Experience at the elementary level (preferred)

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Teaches school developmental guidance curriculum to students.

• Helps teachers incorporate guidance-related information into existing curriculum.

• Provides guidance to individuals and groups of students to develop education plans and

• Counsels individuals and small groups with identified needs or concerns

• Consults with parents, teachers, administrators and other relevant people to enhance their work with students.

• Works with school personnel and school district residents to obtain resources for students.

• Uses an effective referral process to help students and others use special programs and services.

• Interpret standardized test results and assessment data to guide students in individual goal setting and planning

• Acts as a student advocate, leader, collaborator and systems change agent.

• Plans school guidance and counseling programs to ensure that they meet identified needs, priorities, and program objectives.

• Develops and coordinates a continuing evaluation of guidance program and makes changes based on findings.

• Complies with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.

• Complies with all district and campus routines and regulations.

• Maintains a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
• Participates in staff development and continuing education opportunities to improve job-related skills and research to identify best practices in implementing a school counseling program.
• Communicates effectively with colleagues, students and parents.
• Provide training and consultation to foster student educational, career, personal and social development.

• Models behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible.
• Participates in professional development, department meetings and special events as assigned.
• Articulates the school’s mission to the community and solicits its support in realizing the mission.

• Uses appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

• Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

As assigned by Principal

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); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior

Environment: Work inside, may work outside; work must be performed on-site.

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours

This job description describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Jessica Cofield , Director for Counseling Services
• Email: je

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