Job Title: Counselor - Elementary

Reports to: Campus Principal

Dept.: Campus as assigned

Exemption Status: Exempt/Professional

Pay Grade: AP2

Calendar: 192

Primary Purpose:

Plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive school counseling program at the assigned campus. Provide a proactive developmental program to encourage all students to maximize personal growth and development.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

•  Bachelor’s Degree from accredited University
• Master’s Degree from accredited University in Guidance Counseling
• Valid Texas Counseling Certificate

Experience:

• Three years successful teaching, preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Teaches school developmental guidance curriculum to students.

• Helps teachers incorporate guidance-related information into existing curriculum.

• Provides guidance to individuals and groups of students to develop education plans and career awareness.

• Counsels individuals and small groups.

• Consults with parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant people to enhance their work with students.

• Works with school personnel and school district residents to obtain resources for students.

• Uses an effective referral process to help students and others use special programs and services.

• Interprets tests and other appraisal results appropriately.

• Plans school counseling programs to ensure that they meet identified needs.

• Develops and coordinates a continuing evaluation of the school counseling program and makes changes based on findings.

• Compiles, maintains and files all required physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents.

• Complies with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy relating to school counseling.

• Complies with all district and campus routines and regulations.

• Maintains a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.

• Communicates effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.

• Models behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

• Participates in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.

• Articulates the school’s mission to community and solicits its support in realizing the mission.

• Serves as a resource person in the community when requested.

• Uses appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

• Performs other duties as assigned

Environment: Work must be done on-site.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

As assigned by Campus Principal

This job description describes 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.

Little Elm ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the District does not discriminate against  an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Little Elm no discrimina a ningún empleado o candidato a empleo por razón de raza, color, religión, sexo, nacionalidad, edad, incapacidad, estatus militar, información genética o de cualquier otra razón prohibida por ley. Además, el distrito escolar no discrimina a ningún empleado o candidato a empleo que actúe oponiéndose a ese tipo de discriminaciones o que participe en la investigación de una queja relacionada con alguna práctica discriminatoria en la contratación. La toma de decisiones respecto a una contratación se hará en función de las calificaciones, experiencia y habilidades del candidato.