Counselor/Intermediate

Counselor/IntermediateJOB STATUS: OPEN POSTING DATE: 03/03/2026 POSTING NUMBER: 00052072 LOCATION: Admin Guidance & Counseling - 875 POSITION TITLE: Counselor/IntermediateJOB DESCRIPTION:Implement the district's comprehensive school counseling program plan to address the unique needs of each student through targeted guidance instruction, personalized advising, and responsive counseling services.DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:Deliver school counseling guidance curriculum.Provide orientation sessions for parents and students.Provide college and career awareness activities.Coordinate and/or delivers required legislative awareness activities such as suicide prevention, bullying prevention, digital citizenship, fentanyl poisoning, human trafficking, and other related student safety initiatives.Confer with students, parents, and teachers when needed.Conduct individual and group counseling.Conduct small group counseling and/or guidance sessions for students.Assist in the referral process and educational placement of students with special needs.Serve as a resource for students, parents, and staff members to access community resources.Play an active role in dropout prevention.Assist individual students in demonstrating self-confidence in reaching educational goals.Assist with student classroom and program placement.Assist with coordination of grade level transition.Plan, implement, and evaluate a campus-level comprehensive school counseling program to serve all students through guidance curriculum, responsive services, individual planning and system support.Consult with the district's school counseling team as needed.Adhere to all required timelines and established procedures.Meet deadlines as established by the PEIMS/technology departments for scheduling and data information.Maintain and communicates a current calendar of school counseling activities.Attend required district professional development and staff meetings.Maintain student data records.Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships.Cooperate with and support faculty and staff.Conduct and analyze an annual needs assessment, and then implements programs based on the data.Maintain and improve professional competence through ongoing learning, including reading, coursework, and participation in professional development activities.Demonstrates self-control and exhibits overall positive approach.Maintain regular attendance.Maintain confidentiality.Perform other duties as assigned.EXPERIENCE:* Experience working with students in an educational setting or with school-aged children* Experience supporting students/school-aged children in crisis situationsQUALIFICATIONS:Education/Certification:* Master's degree* Professional school counselor's certificateSpecial Knowledge/Skills:Knowledge of school counseling procedures, student assessment, and college and career awarenessExcellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skillsServe students in accordance with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) school counseling standards.Knowledge of and experience in the interpretation of various assessment instrumentsKnowledge of academic curriculumKnowledge/awareness of how to access community resourcesCONTACT INFORMATION:Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment 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); occasional physical restraint of students to control behaviorEnvironment: Work inside, may work outsideMental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; occasional district travel; may work prolonged or irregular hoursAPPLY TO:To apply for this position, click "login" above. Additionally, once you've logged into your WinOcular application, upload your current resume and letter of interest and ensure your application is updated. Current employees must apply using the internal system. Principals have requested no telephone calls, please.PLEASE CONTACT THE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING DEPARTMENT TO SCHEDULE A SCREENING INTERVIEW- 936-709-7846.GROUP / GRADE: 5-6 SALARY:Pay Grade AE-3 - Minimum pro-rated salary - $74,746DAYS: 202