Elementary Counselor (25-26)

NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Title : Elementary Counselor (0310)

Reports To : Campus Principal

Dept. / Campus : Campus Assigned

Wage / Hour Status : Exempt

Duty Days : 194 Days

Pay Grade : A25

Date Revised : 02 / 2025

Primary Purpose :

Work with school faculty and staff, students, parents, and community to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program at school assigned. Counsel students to fully develop each student's academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of special student populations. Focus on four component parts that meet the needs of students, parents, teachers, and administration while serving the purpose of the school. The guidance curriculum encompasses structured developmental guidance experience provided systematically through groups to promote growth of the effective aspect of human development. Responsive services are reactions to immediate needs and concerns of individuals whether these concerns involve information, counseling, consultation, or referral. Individual planning refers to the activities designed to help students monitor and direct their own learning ad personal development. System support activities are those which establish, maintain, and enhance the preceding three guidance areas.

Qualifications :

• Master's degree in school guidance counseling
• Valid Texas counseling certificate
• Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Major Duties and Responsibilities :

Supervisory Duties : Assigned counseling aide(s) and clerical employees.

Equipment Used :

Personal computer, printer, copier, and fax machine.

Working Conditions :

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent prolonged and irregular hours. Occasional district and statewide travel. Position may require bending, stooping, twisting, pulling, overhead reaching and keyboarding.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned, alternative methods of performing your duties, or skills that may be required.