Elementary School: Professional School Counselor 2026-2027

Job Overview

About the role

The Professional School Counselor Elementary will facilitate the achievement of all students by developing and implementing a Comprehensive Developmental Guidance and Counseling Program. Provide counseling services to assist students in maximizing their educational experiences by helping them adapt to the school environment, make educational, occupational and life plans, and overcome problems that impede learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom guidance lessons for all grade levels as determined by district expectations and campus needs in alignment with the Texas Education Code (TEC), The Texas Developmental Guidance Model, and The American School Counseling Association (ASCA); maintain a monthly calendar of guidance activities to be made available to campus staff
• Develop and implement college and career readiness activities for all students throughout the year to include implementation of SchooLinks scope and sequence and Career Days/Fairs
• In collaboration with teachers, develop behavioral interventions to be delivered in the classroom; implement behavioral interventions individually or in small groups as needed
• Counsel students individually or in groups regarding presenting concerns, respond to students who are in crisis, assist students with transitions (8th to 9th, returning from DAEP/JJAEP etc.), inform supervisors of student threats to themselves and/or other students, and participate in campus and district crisis intervention response teams
• Consult through conferences, phone calls, and individual meetings with various stakeholders including teachers, parents, administrators, school psychologists, diagnosticians, nurses, and other professionals, and identify and disseminate information about appropriate community resources
• Initiate and/or assist other campus staff in making referrals to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS) and respond to requests for additional information from TDFPS
• Provide consultation services as needed regarding student needs by participating in various campus team meetings (i.e., instructional support teams, 504, ARDs, Gifted and Talented)
• Aid in the testing and identification of students referred for the Gifted and Talented program, and in the interpretation of standardized test data and cumulative records to develop realistic goals for students, and assist in developing Accelerated Instructional Plans (AIPs) and Personal Graduation Plans (PGPs)
• Guide students in the selection of courses (all levels), endorsements, completion of 4-year high school plans (secondary) and timely credit recovery options as needed (secondary)
• Maintain accurate records of progress toward graduation which may include interpreting/evaluating records from out-of-state and out-of-country schools, assist with transfer of student records and provide transition services for students and their parents, and develop and maintain student logs and collect relevant student data to support the developmental guidance program
• Contribute to district and campus leadership teams as appropriate, counseling webpage on the campus website, and support campus programs and special events
• Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action and stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality staff development opportunities for personal and professional growth including mandatory district-provided training

Qualifications

• Master's degree Guidance and Counseling or related field
• Texas School Counselor Certification or Eligible for Texas Certification
• Current Texas School Counselor Certification or be eligible to transfer Out of State School Counselor Certification
• Minimum of 2 years classroom teaching experience preferred
• Display proficient levels of technology applications
• Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities
• Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings
• Meet task completion deadlines established by the supervisor
• Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders
• Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met
• Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal)