Counselor, Elementary At-Risk-SCE (2026-2027 School Year)

Counselor, Elementary At‑Risk‑SCE (2026‑2027 School Year) Spring Independent School District BAMMEL ES – Houston, Texas Job Details Job ID: 5817773 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jul 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026 Job Description Days per Year: 187 Min Salary: $62,750 Mid Salary: $75,602 Job Title: At‑Risk School Counselor – SCE Elementary Reports to: Guidance and Counseling Director Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Pay Grade: AI2 Primary Purpose: The primary responsibility is to assist campus school counselors and administrators with identification, prevention, intervention, and management of at‑risk students as identified by state‑defined criteria. The counselor must act with integrity, support organizational goals, inspire, grow and motivate others, utilize feedback, drive for results and champion the needs of students, employees and the overall district. Qualifications Required: Master’s degree in Counseling from an accredited college or university Two years’ experience as a licensed counselor Preferred: Three years’ experience as a school counselor Successful experience working with secondary at‑risk populations Special Knowledge/Skills Knowledge of current effective school counseling strategies and techniques Advanced organizational skills in planning, time management and prioritizing Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills Knowledge of the thirteen (13) state‑defined at‑risk indicators Major Responsibilities and Duties Serves as an At‑Risk Counselor for at‑risk students Coordinates with the Guidance and Counseling Director to meet district objectives Monitors the process of the following at‑risk populations for the purpose of determining appropriate interventions and support: LEP (Limited English Proficiency) students Students placed in an alternative education program Expelled students Students on probation, deferred prosecution or other conditional release Students in custody or care of the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Homeless students Students in residential placement facility in the district Develops and implements intervention strategies and maintains an at‑risk student database for monitoring progress of interventions Identifies, analyzes and applies research findings to facilitate improvement of at‑risk students Participates in campus and district‑wide activities that contribute to the academic, personal and social development of students Facilitates collaboration and communication with campus school counselors, administrators, diagnosticians and dropout prevention specialists to determine student needs of at‑risk students and ensure compliance success of at‑risk special populations Monitors and verifies at‑risk coding for PEIMS (Public Education Information Management System) Completes monthly reports and documents all correspondence with students, parents, teachers, counselors and administrators Complies with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations Serves as a member of the campus counseling team Performs all other duties as assigned 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 also requires traveling within the district and state‑wide. Mental demands include the ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations; interpret data; interpret TEC and policy; apply knowledge of current research and theory; be effective in oral and written communication; and 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. Special Funding This position is funded by Federal and/or State grants. Employment is expressly conditioned on the availability of full funding for the position. If full funding becomes unavailable, employment is subject to termination or nonrenewal, as applicable. Position Type Full‑time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Spring ISD Careers 16717 Ella Blvd Houston, Texas 77090-4213 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education