Secondary School Counselor (2026-2027)

Job Title: Secondary School Counselor (2026-2027)Reports to: Campus Principal/Lead CounselorWage/Hour Status: ExemptPay Grade: TeacherDept./School: Assigned CampusDate Revised: 5-2026Position Open Until FilledPrimary Purpose:The school guidance program assists students in becoming responsible adults. Career plans are developed, reviewed, and updated in accordance with students' post-graduation educational and occupational goals. Continuous attention is given to assisting students to develop competence in decision-making, career planning, working with others, and taking responsibility for their own behavior.Qualifications:Education/Certification:Master's degree in guidance counselingValid Texas counseling certificateSpecial Knowledge/Skills:Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career developmentExcellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsAbility to instruct students and manage their behaviorAbility to present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations to students, parents, and district staffExperience:Two years of teaching experienceSchool counseling experience (preferred)Major Responsibilities and Duties:GuidancePlan and conduct structured group lessons to deliver the district's guidance curriculum effectively and in accordance with students' developmental needs. Collaborate with teachers who teach the guidance-related curriculum.Guide individual students, groups of students, and parents to plan, monitor, and manage the student's own educational and career development including creating and reviewing personal graduation plans and providing information about post-secondary opportunities.Use accepted theories and effective techniques of developmental guidance to counsel individual students, small groups of students, and parents to plan, monitor, and manage a student's own personal and social development. Provide preventive, remedial, and crisis counseling as needed.Be a part of the Special Education team by attending and participating in student ARD meetings.Assist with the placement of students in appropriate career and educational settings.Consultation* Coordinate school, home, and community resources and refer students, parent, and others to special programs and services as needed.* Work collaboratively to advocate for individual students and specific groups of students.Assessment* Interpret standardized test results and assessment data to guide students in individual goal setting and planning.Program Management and AdministrationPlan, implement, evaluate, and promote continuous improvement of a balanced comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program that includes guidance curriculum, responsive services, individual planning, and system support components.Advocate for a school environment that acknowledges and respects diversity.Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents.Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulationsAdhere to legal, ethical, and professional standards for school counselors including current professional standards of competence and practice.Supervisory Responsibilities:Supervise assigned counseling aide(s) and clerical employee(s)Working Conditions:Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipmentPosture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twistingMotion: Frequent walkingLifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)Environment: Work inside, may work outsideMental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours