School Counselor

School Counselor

La Joya Independent School District Patricio Perez Elementary - MISSION, Texas

Job : 5839789

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Title: School Counselor

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Principal or designee

Pay Grade: AD 2

Dept./School: Perez Elementary

Initiated Date: January 2025

La Joya Independent School District (ISD) is committed to excellence for students and our community. We have a strong, 100-year legacy in the Rio Grande Valley. The district’s vision—Educational Excellence:
The Right of Every Student—conveys our urgent focus on students.

Our work is rooted in five district priorities:

• Customer Service
• Trust & Transparency
• High-Quality Instruction
• Excellence in Leadership
• Integrity & Accountability

We are focused on ensuring every student in La Joya ISD has access to a high‑quality, best‑fit school as we work to improve to become an A‑rated district. We serve more than 22,000 students in more than 30 schools and span six municipalities, covering more than 220 square miles.

You will be joining a district that is building on a legacy of achievement while rapidly improving and creating systems to reach new heights for student outcomes. You will receive intentional, targeted support in your leadership journey and have access to the highest‑quality, research‑based resources and instructional materials. We are also a district focused on continuous improvement and rigorous analysis of where we need to grow and learn.

Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive school counseling program at the assigned campus. Counsel students to fully develop each student’s academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of special population students. Deliver guidance curriculum in various group sizes. Educate students of skills necessary to address troublesome circumstances, support students in challenging situations, and assist students with needed resources to navigate crisis situations.

Education/Certification:

• Master’s degree required; preferred in Education, Counseling, or related field
• Valid Texas Counseling Certification required
• Current certification or evidence of training in CPI, TBRI, Restorative Practices, and PBIS preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of three year’s teaching experience

Special Knowledge and

Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to support all types of students, including students with special needs and Emergent Bilingual students
• Deep knowledge of school counseling programs and educational evidence-based practices
• Knowledgeable in the physical, mental, and emotional child development process
• Experience in using and interpreting data to inform decision‐making processes that allow for intentional actions and lead to improved student achievement
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong organizational and collaboration skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

• Serve as a transformational educator working to create a best‑in‑class learning environment.
• Participate in professional development and training to improve skills related to job assignment.
• Foster collegiality and team building among staff members.
• Provide for two‑way communication with staff, students, parents, and community.
• Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior. Serve as a role model for students.
• Commit to professional growth through active participation in reading workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or other designated professional learning.

• Plan, organize, implement, and deliver structured group lessons according to the district’s guidance curriculum to improve students’ interpersonal and intrapersonal effectiveness, personal health and safety, post‑secondary planning and readiness, and other developmental needs.
• Teach the school guidance curriculum components through the use of effective instructional strategies and planned structured groups considering diverse student populations and needs for differentiated instruction.
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