Counselor Elem & Eec School

Position: COUNSELOR ELEM & EEC SCHOOL 2025 - 2026
Job Title:

School Counselor (Elementary & EEC) Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt

Reports to:

Campus Principal Pay Grade:
Admin Pay 3

Dept. /School:
Guidance and Counseling Days: 197

Primary

Purpose:

To provide counseling services and educational guidance to all students; to provide consultation for school personnel, parents and community support groups in efforts to promote the physical and emotional well-being of all students.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

* Master's Degree in counseling or related field

* State Certification in School Counseling

Special Knowledge

Skills:

* Organization skills

* Individual and group counseling skills

* Trauma and critical incidents training preferred

Experience:

* Minimum 2 years' successful classroom teaching experience (preferred)

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

* Counsel students to fully develop each student's academic career, personal and social abilities

* Plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive guidance program as described in Texas Education Code 33 targeting identified student needs at the campus including:

* Guidance Curriculum:

* Awareness, skill development and application of the skills of everyday life including:

self-confidence, self-efficacy, motivation to achieve, decision-making, goal-setting, planning and problem-solving skills, interpersonal effectiveness, social skills, communication skills, cross-cultural effectiveness, responsible behavior and character development.

* Promote the student's personal, academic, and social growth in the educational setting

* Assist student in understanding the school rules and developing self-discipline

* Conduct orientation for pupils new to the building

* Assist students in transition including transition to Junior High and High school

* Conduct individual and group counseling sessions

* Responsive Services, prevention and intervention:

* Academic concerns, school related concerns (tardiness, absences & truancy, misbehavior, school-avoidance, drop-out prevention), relationship concerns, physical/sexual/emotional abuse, grief/loss, substance abuse, family issues, and harassment issues, coping with stress, suicide prevention, conflict resolution or any other life issues.

* Provide referrals to community services and agencies as appropriate

* Assist in identification of students who would benefit from special programs and services

* Assist in an effective referral process for students to access special programs and services

* Provide counseling and Psychosocial Interventions including working with parents and staff on Behavior Intervention Plans

* Individual planning and goal setting:

* Acquisition of skills, awareness of educational opportunities, appropriate course selection, lifelong learning, utilization of test scores, knowledge of potential career opportunities, planning, training and positive work habits, personal-social development of health self-concepts, development of adaptive and adjustive social behavior.

* Increase the student's knowledge of occupational opportunities and the training programs for each occupation

* Develop the student's knowledge of the opportunities and requirement of his or her social environment

* Assist in the implementation of the career education program

* System support including program delivery and support:

* Guidance program planning and development, parent education, teacher/administrator consultation, staff development for educators, school improvement planning, counselors' professional development, research and publishing, community outreach and public relations.

* Provide resources and training for faculty and staff to enhance the implementation of the guidance program

* Educate the school staff, parents, and the community about the guidance program through a public information program

* Consult with parents, teachers, administrators and other relevant individuals to enhance the educational experience for students

* Conduct at least one in-service program in the building for teachers and administrators

* Serve as a member of the Admissions, Review and Dismissal Committee as appropriate

* Maintain a working knowledge of current trends and issues in education

* Enhance professional development by…