Long Term Substitute: Elementary Counselor

Long Term Substitute: Elementary Counselor Comal ISD Clear Spring Elementary School - New Braunfels, Texas. Open in Google Maps. Job Details Job ID: 5968445 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Oct 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Primary Purpose: Work with school faculty and staff, students, parents, and community to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program at school assigned. Counsel students to fully develop each student’s academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of special population students. Education / Certification: Master’s degree in guidance counseling. Valid Texas counseling certificate. Special Knowledge / Skills: Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development. Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior. Experience / Other Requirements: Two years teaching experience. Personal cell phone is required to handle district related business, including after hours, or when away from the office on district business. Major Responsibilities and Duties: Guidance Teach campus developmental guidance curriculum consistent with district’s guidance program plan and tailored to campus needs. Assist teachers in the teaching of guidance-related curriculum. Guide individuals and groups of students to develop education plans and career awareness. Counseling Counsel individual students and small groups with presenting needs and concerns. Respond to individual student and staff concerns. Consultation Consult parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant people to enhance their work with students. Work with school and community personnel to bring together resources for students. Maintain a communication system that effectively collects and disseminates information to other professionals as appropriate. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other school professionals and representatives of community resources. Use an effective referral process to assist students and others to use special programs and services. Assessment Participate in planning and evaluation of campus standardized testing program. Interpret tests and other appraisal results appropriately and communicate to school personnel, students, and their parents. Maintain the confidentiality of student assessment. Program Management Plan school guidance and counseling programs to ensure that they meet identified needs, priorities, and program objectives. Implement a comprehensive and balanced program. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the guidance program and individual activities and make changes based on findings. Educate the school staff, parents, and community about the guidance program through a public information program. Compile, maintain, and file all required physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents. Administration Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in guidance and counseling area. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations. Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors. Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents. Professional Adhere to ethical and legal standards and model behavior that is professional, and responsible. Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment. Responsible for properly maintaining district records, adhering to all policies set forth by the district for records maintenance ad learning the records retention schedule for department records. Performs other duties as assigned. Position Type: Full-Time Job Categories: Substitute > Substitute Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Human Resources 1404 IH 35 North New Braunfels, Texas 78130 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr