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Counselor - Elementary

@ Abilene Independent School District
Stafford, Texas, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Counsel students, Plan curriculum, Collaborate staff
Requirements Summary:Master’s in guidance counseling; Texas counseling certificate; 2 years counseling experience; knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development; strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to instruct and manage student behavior.
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Job Description
    Counselor - Elementary JobID: 1490
  • Position Type:
      Student Support Services/Counselor

  • Date Posted:
      12/3/2025

  • Location:
      Stafford Elementary

  • Date Available:
      01/05/2026

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    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 populations students.
      
    Qualifications:

     Education/Certification:
    • Master’s degree in guidance counseling
    • Valid Texas counseling certificate
     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:
    • Two years counseling experience
    Major Responsibilities and Duties:
     
     Guidance:
    • Teach campus developmental guidance curriculum consistent with district’s guidance program plan and tailored to campus needs.
    • Assist teachers in the teaching of guidance-related curriculum.
    • Guide individuals and groups of students to develop education plans and career awareness. 
    Counseling:
    • Counsel individual students and small groups with presenting needs and concerns
     Consultation:
    •  Consult parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant people to enhancetheir work with students.
    • Work with school and community personnel to bring together resources for
    • Maintain a communication system that effectively collects and disseminates information to other professionals as appropriate.
    • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other school professionals and representatives of community resources.
    • Use an effective referral process to assist students and others to use special programs and services.
      Assessment:
    • Participate in planning and evaluation of campus standardized testing program.
    • Interpret tests and other appraisal results appropriately and communicate to school personnel, students, and their parents.
    • Maintain the confidentiality of student assessment
     Program Management:
    •  Plan school guidance and counseling programs to ensure that they meetidentified needs, priorities, and program objectives.
    • Implement a comprehensive and balanced program.
    • Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the guidance program and individual activities and make changes based on findings.
    • Educate the school staff, parents, and community about the guidance program through a public information program.
    • Compile, maintain, and file all required physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents.
     Administration:
    •  Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board ofEducation 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:  Supervisory Responsibilities:
    •  Supervise assigned counseling aide(s) and clerical employee(s). 
    Working Conditions:
     
    Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
    • Maintain emotional control under stress. 
     
    Pay Grade: Administrative Professional 3                      
     
     This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

    The Abilene ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities.