What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Counselor (2025-2026 Anticipated) position at Elementary?
Job Title: Elementary Counselor
Reports to: Principal/Director of Social & Emotional Learning
Dept./School: Campus Assigned
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Pay Grade: Teacher Matrix/192 Days
Date Revised: 12/11/24
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.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
A master’s degree in guidance and counseling
Valid Texas counseling certificate or 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
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Guidance
- 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.
Consultation
- 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.
Assessment
- Participate in planning and evaluation of campus standardized testing program.
- Interpret test and other appraisal results appropriately.
Program Management
- 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.
Administration
- 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.
Professional
- Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
- Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.
Other
- Regular attendance
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise assigned counseling aide(s) and clerical employee(s).
Working Conditions:
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 complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.
The district Title IX Coordinator is Dayna Hardaway, Director of HR, 1104 Broad St., Wichita Falls, TX 76307 940-235-1029
Questions regarding posted positions should be addressed to human resources 940-235-1012.
Salary : $51,112 - $64,325
