Counselor - Elementary

Position Type :

Professional / Counselor - Elementary

Date Posted : 11 / 21 / 2025

Location :

Dean Highland Elementary Job Title : Counselor - Elementary

Wage / Hour Status : Exempt / Contract

Reports To : Elementary School Principal & Director of PEIMS & Counseling

Pay Grade / Days : 103 / 190 Days

Dept. / School : Assigned Campus

Date Revised : 2017

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 grow and development.

Qualifications :

Education / Certification :

Master's degree or current enrollment in program leading to Master's degree and full counselor certification or

Valid Texas Counseling certificate

Special Knowledge / Skills :

Evidence of leadership skills, especially in the area of diverse populations and at-risk students

Ability to collaborate with diverse staff and community members in the delivery or programs and services to at-risk students

Working knowledge of state codes, governing guidance and counseling services

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Strong computer skills in working with internet and software programs

Working skills in Microsoft office and Excel

Experience

Two years teaching experience.

Major Responsibilities and Duties :

Role 1 : Guidance and Curriculum

• In conjunction with campus staff, outlines, in writing, a campus guidance curriculum consistent with WISD's guidance curriculum; tailored to campus needs.
• Submits monthly guidance lessons to Counseling Director.
• Appropriately schedules presentations of guidance lessons.
• Presents the guidance units effectively.
• Consults with staff members regarding guidance material for presentations throughout the campus.

Role 2 : Individual Planning

Role 3 : Responsive Services

Role 4 : System support

Role 5 : Professionalism

Working Conditions :

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

Maintain emotional control under stress

Use of computers and related technology

High pressure, fast pace, multiple deadlines, people intensive, frequent public contact.

Note : This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Non Discrimination Statement

The Waco Independent School District (District) as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or genetic information in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.

For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination of Title IX, please email titleixcoordinator@wacoisd.org or contact Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and / or Waco ISD Coordinator of Student Management at 254-755-9410 and / or Waco ISD Director of Athletics at 254-745-2250. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII, as amended, contact Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 254-755-9410. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, contact Waco ISD Director of Special Education at 254-755-9431 or; P.O. Box 27, Waco, TX, 76703.