Counselor, Elementary

Days per Year : 187

Min : $62,750

Mid : $75,602 JOB TITLE : Elementary School Counselor

REPORTS TO : Principal

WAGE / HOUR STATUS : Exempt

PAY GRADE : AI 2

PRIMARY PURPOSE :

The Elementary Counselor primary responsibility is to utilize leadership, advocacy and collaboration to promote student success. The Professional School Counselor is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive developmental guidance program to develop each student's academic, career, personal and social abilities.

All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS : Required :

• Master's degree in Counseling from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas Teacher certificate as required by the State Board of Education Certification
• Valid Texas School Counselor certificate as required by the State Board of Education Certification
• Two years teaching experience

Preferred :

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS :

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

PROGRAM DELIVERY

Guidance Curriculum

Individual Student Planning

Responsive Services

System Support

Accountability

WORKING CONDITIONS :

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands : physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and / or pulling. This position will also require both traveling within the district and state wide. Mental demands : Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations; ability to interpret a variety of data; ability to interpret TEC and policy; ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory, ability to be effective in both oral and written communication; ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

The foregoing statements describe 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.