Counselor- Elementary

Position Type: Counseling & Guidance/ Counselor Elementary

Date Posted: 2/9/2026

Location: Daffron Elementary

Pay Grade: 841 (Min. $343.43 per day)

Work Days: 194

Provide guidance and counseling services conducive to all students achieving their individual potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

• Master's Degree Guidance and Counseling
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training
• Valid Texas counselor's certification

• Technology skills including Microsoft applications

• Two years of teaching experience

• Develop a written guidance plan in cooperation with principal and Director of Counseling and Student Services, outlining specific areas of responsibility, annual school guidance program goals, and activities for attaining goals.
• Consult with teachers and other staff members to promote maximum learning in the classroom.
• Coordinate all basic skills, aptitude, and achievement testing K‑5 (6) and provide interpretation to parents and teachers.
• Demonstrate skill in coaching staff and teachers, provide technical assistance to the instructional staff concerning counseling and guidance.
• Teach and assist teachers to teach guidance units to help students in developing appropriate academic and personal/social skills.
• Develop student improvement plans to assist students in developing their academic potential with teachers.
• Keep informed of and comply with state, district and school policies for public school guidance and counseling.
• Schedule guidance activities effectively and secure resources needed to accomplish goals.
• Report to the principal on the status of performance and outcomes related to campus counseling.
• Help the school and district develop policies and procedures to comply with federal and state laws concerning health and safety, including child abuse and neglect.

• Promote a positive, caring climate for learning.
• Deal consistently and equitably with all personnel.
• Communicate and support expectations that are consistent with district objectives.
• Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Respond effectively to crisis situations.

• Develop long-range and short-range plans for a complete guidance program for the students assigned based.
• Collaborate with campus administration on crisis management planning.

• Provide individual and group counseling for students with problems that affect the learning process.
• Provide a peer support program for new and lonely students.
• Participate with principal, teachers, and other support personnel to plan appropriate behavior management techniques for students.
• Provide a program for successful transition of students from elementary to middle school.
• Assist the principal and/or classroom teacher in implementing in-school suspension when needed.
• Assist in determining proper placement of students, including placement of students in special programs.
• Provide guidance and transition information to parents and students as students move from one grade to the next.

• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible and serve as a role model for all district staff.
• Disseminate ideas and information to other professionals; provide leadership in addressing the challenges facing the profession.
• Develop professional skills appropriate to guidance and counseling.
• Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from superiors.
• Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor.
• Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Administration and/or supervisor.

• Communicate clearly the district's needs and programs to the parents and the community and respond to their concerns in a timely manner.
• Refer parents to appropriate community resources.
• Maintain and be aware of community resources, referrals, and other assistance available to students and families.
• Take an active role in communicating the district's guidance program to the community.
• Maintain a respectful, professional demeanor and communication style with students, parents and staff.

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

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions; maintain emotional control under stress.

Frequent district-wide and occasional statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions.