Counselor - MS

Position: Counselor - MS (2026-2027 School Year)
Days per Year: 197

Min: $66,105

Mid: $79.645

(Based on  Pay Scale)

JOB TITLE:
Middle School Counselor

REPORTS TO: Principal

WAGE/HOUR STATUS:
Exempt

PAY GRADE: AI 2

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Middle School Counselor is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating 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.

All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas School Counselor certificate as required by the State Board of Education Certification

Preferred:

• Three years teaching experience

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Knowledge of student achievement data and how it relates to student intervention

MAJOR REPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Coordinates with Academic & Student Support Services to meet District objectives.
• Identifies the academic guidance needs of students.
  • Assists with standardized testing for the campus including GT assessment.
  • Confers with students whose grades indicate academic problems or whose test results indicate academic weakness.
  • Works with students and parents in relating achievement abilities and interests to current and long-range educational planning.
  • Monitors middle school credits and establishes four-year high school plan for middle school students.
  • Works with students to set an Achieve Texas pathway prior to leaving 8th
  • Assists in the intervention process for students.
• Counsels with students individually or in groups.
  • Assists students with personal, family, adjustment and social problems.
  • Assists students in developing problem solving and coping skills and in developing high self-esteem.
  • Coordinates with administrators and the community Youth Service Specialist, Substance Abuse Counselors and Attendance Officer to assist students having truancy, drug or status offense problems.
  • Notifies parents and/or appropriate agencies in case of child abuse, potential suicide and other crises in accordance with District Policy.
  • Assists or serves on District crisis intervention team as needed/assigned.
  • Conducts/assists in prevention guidance activities related to child abuse and substance abuse and suicide.
• Assists students, staff and parents in making use of the counseling services.
  • Interprets guidance information for teachers working with students.
  • Seeks to identify students with special needs and works with parents, staff and outside agencies to meet these needs.
  • Consults with District psychologists and diagnosticians, youth service workers, substance abuse counselors, teachers and parents on behalf of students and according to management guidelines.
  • Assists in the referral of students for special program placement in the Admission, Review, Dismissal Committee, the Student Assistance Team, Tier 4 Building Referrals Committee, etc.
  • Provides in-service and workshops on counseling related topics for teachers.
  • Provides technical assistance and clinical supervision for teachers in programs related to counseling.
  • Plans/assists in orientation, transition and career activities.
• Coordinates counseling information and record keeping.
  • Maintains documents and reports relating to referrals and special placements.
  • Assists in identification, delivery and monitoring of services to at-risk students.
  • Maintains daily records of all contacts with and on behalf of students.
• Assists in scheduling and providing information and assists students and parents in course selection process.
  • Disseminates course selection information and assists students and parents in course selection process.
  • Assists in determining appropriate academic placement and course selection for all students.
• Assists/Coordinates campus transition activities for middle school students with…