Elementary Counselor

Wichita Falls Independent School District Zundy Elementary
- Wichita Falls, Texas Open in Google Maps

Wichita Falls Independent School District Zundy Elementary
- Wichita Falls, Texas Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5931225

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

Job Title: Elementary Counselor

Reports to: Principal/Director of Social & Emotional Learning

Dept./School: Campus Assigned

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: Teacher Pay Scale/192 Days

Date Revised: 5/13/25

Primary

Purpose:

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:

A master’s degree in guidance and counseling

Valid Texas counseling certificate (perferred)

Texas School Counselor Certification

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

Experience:

Three years teaching experience

• 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.

• Regular attendance

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

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex, (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a discriminating employment practice.

The district Title IX Coordinator is Jennifer Spurgers, Director of Human Resources, 1104 Broad St., Wichita Falls, TX

Questions regarding posted positions should be addressed to human resources .

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $52,364 to $69,459 Per Year

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Tabitha Eastman , Director of Counseling & Student Assignment
• Education Center
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