Elementary School Counselor: Drive Student & Guidance

Elementary Counselor

Manor Independent School District, Presidential Meadows Elementary, Manor, Texas

Job : 5235104

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Apr 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

This job description complies with the 80 percent requirement for delivery of the Comprehensive School Counseling Program.

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

Education/Certification
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• A master’s degree in guidance and counseling
• Valid Texas counseling certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills
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• Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Experience
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Teaching experience preferred

• Teach school developmental guidance curriculum to students.
• Help teachers incorporate guidance-related information into existing curriculum.
• Provide guidance to individuals and groups of students to develop educational plans and career awareness.
• Counseling individuals and small groups about their concerns.
• Consult parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant people to enhance their work with students.
• Work with school personnel and school district residents to obtain resources for students.
• Use an effective referral process to help students and others use special programs and services.
• Participate in planning and evaluation of campus standardized testing program.
• Interpret test and other appraisal results appropriately.
• Plan school guidance and counseling programs to ensure that they meet identified needs.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of guidance program and make changes based on findings.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in guidance and counseling area.
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.
• Report to work in a timely manner according to assigned schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.

Supervise assigned counseling aide(s) and clerical employee(s).

The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Maintain emotional control under stress

Work with frequent interruptions

• Lifting (15-44 pounds)
• Carrying (15-44 pounds)
• Sitting
• Standing
• Bending/Stooping
• Kneeling
• Pushing/Pulling
• Repetitive hand motions
• Keyboarding/mouse
• Speaking clearly
• Hearing

• Work inside/outside
• Exposure to noise
• Work prolonged or irregular hours

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $59,228 to $83,489 Per Year

• Master degree preferred.

• Valiza Castro, Principal
• Presidential Meadows Elementary
• Phone:
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