School Counselor

Counselor - Elementary Pool (2026-2027) Little Elm ISD Little Elm ISD - Little Elm, Texas Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Little Elm ISD Job Details Job ID: 5574341 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Mar 06, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: To Be Determined Job Description Job Title: Counselor-Elementary Reports to: Principal Dept.: Campus as assigned Exemption Status/: Exempt/Professional Calendar Days :192 days Pay Grade : AP2 Primary Purpose: Plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive program of guidance to campus assigned, including counseling services. Provide a proactive developmental guidance program to encourage all students to maximize personal growth and development. Qualifications: Education/Certification: Master’s Degree from accredited University in School Counseling Valid Texas School Counseling Certificate Special Knowledge/Skills: Three years successful teaching Teaching Experience at the elementary level (preferred) Major Responsibilities and Duties: Teaches school developmental guidance curriculum to students. Helps teachers incorporate guidance-related information into existing curriculum. Provides guidance to individuals and groups of students to develop education plans and Counsels individuals and small groups with identified needs or concerns Consults with parents, teachers, administrators and other relevant people to enhance their work with students. Works with school personnel and school district residents to obtain resources for students. Uses an effective referral process to help students and others use special programs and services. Interpret standardized test results and assessment data to guide students in individual goal setting and planning Acts as a student advocate, leader, collaborator and systems change agent. Plans school guidance and counseling programs to ensure that they meet identified needs, priorities, and program objectives. Develops and coordinates a continuing evaluation of guidance program and makes changes based on findings. Complies with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Complies with all district and campus routines and regulations. Maintains a positive and effective relationship with supervisors. Participates in staff development and continuing education opportunities to improve job-related skills and research to identify best practices in implementing a school counseling program. Communicates effectively with colleagues, students and parents. Provide training and consultation to foster student educational, career, personal and social development. Models behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible. Participates in professional development, department meetings and special events as assigned. Articulates the school’s mission to the community and solicits its support in realizing the mission. Uses appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement. Performs other duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibilities: As assigned by Principal Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used : Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion: Frequent walking Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior Environment: Work inside, may work outside; work must be performed on-site. Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours This job description describes 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. Position Type: Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Jessica Cofield , Director for Counseling Services Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Map The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a “Submission”) will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use of the service is at your own risk. “Sensitive data” for purposes of this section means social security or other government-issued identification numbers, medical or health information, account security information, individual financial account information, credit/debit/gift or other payment card information, account passwords, individual credit and income information or any other sensitive personal data as defined under applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr