Counselor - Campus

Counselor – Campus Katy ISD Stockdick Junior High – Katy, Texas Job Details Job ID: 5830529 Application Deadline: Jul 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time) Posted: Jul 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Jul 20, 2026 Job Description Reports To: Principal Duty Days: 199 Days Junior High Wage Hour Status: Exempt Pay Grade: I01 Qualifications Master’s degree in Counselor education Valid Texas counseling certificate Minimum three years classroom teaching experience Knowledge of counseling theories, counselor ethics and school counseling procedures, including student appraisal and career development Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior Primary Purpose The school counselor uses leadership, advocacy and collaboration to meet students’ developmental, educational, and social-emotional needs while supporting school staff. The guidance and counseling program includes four components: three direct services (guidance curriculum, individual planning, responsive services) and one indirect service (system support). Guidance curriculum is delivered through groups to promote effective growth and development. Individual planning assists students in meeting personal, academic and career goals. Responsive services address immediate concerns. System support develops, maintains and improves the counseling program and the school community. Major Duties and Responsibilities Component I – Guidance Curriculum Provide large and small group guidance lessons, including classroom guidance. Conduct small student counseling groups to address specific needs. Coordinate peer programs by selecting, instructing and supervising peer mentors in study skills, tutoring, peer facilitation and career development. Component II – Individual Planning Provide proper placement for students by assisting them in exploring, selecting, and following through on options to achieve life goals. Assist students in exploring individual interests and characteristics through self‑assessments, inventories, interviews and processing information about themselves. Component III – Responsive Services Conduct group counseling sessions for students experiencing difficulty with normal developmental tasks. Provide empathetic individual counseling to identify problems and their causes, potential solutions, possible consequences and appropriate actions. Consult with parents, teachers, school personnel and community agencies regarding strategies to address and resolve student concerns. Maintain and disseminate current information related to self‑exploration, post‑secondary and career information, and community resources to students and parents. Provide referral sources by utilizing professional resources of the school and community. Component IV – System Support Develop the campus counseling program by assessing student, faculty and community needs and designing a program to address those needs. Collect and use data to evaluate the counseling program to determine efficacy, areas for growth and potential changes. Plan and implement staff development related to counseling and social‑emotional learning. Develop appropriate materials for staff development, classroom guidance, and group counseling sessions, consistent with program goals. Plan and lead guidance programs for parents to help them become more effective parents. Provide high‑quality customer service to assist students and promote the school counseling program and the school community. Equipment Used Interactive white board, computer, printer, copier, overhead projector, DVD/VCR, cellular phone, and other emerging technologies. Instructional and productivity software as required. Working Conditions Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate lifting may be required. Position Type Full‑Time Job Categories Student Services > School / Guidance Counselor #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education