ELEVATE/ACE (Accelerating Campus Excellence) Counselor – Elementary School

Fort Worth ISD; Poland; On-site; PLN 223,000 - 298,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional stipend of $10,000

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A Texas school district is seeking an ACE Counselor to implement developmental guidance programs aimed at promoting student success and college readiness. The candidate will engage students with personalized activities and provide tailored counseling to those in need. A Master's degree and Texas Counselor Certification are preferred, along with teaching experience. This position will help reshape schools for better educational outcomes through intensive support and a commitment to student success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Valid Texas Counselor Certification preferred.
• 2 years’ classroom teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops comprehensive guidance programs.
• Engages students in career readiness activities.
• Provides responsive counseling to at-risk students.

Skills

Counseling procedures

Career development

Public speaking

Data analysis

Interpersonal relationships

Education

Master's degree from accredited college or university

Texas Counselor Certification

Texas Teaching Certification (preferred)

Job description

Openings as of 2/19/2026

ACE (Accelerating Campus Excellence) Counselor – Elementary School

JobID: 7229

• Position Type: Accelerating Campus Excellence (ACE)
• Date Posted: 12/16/2025

Location: To Be Determined
Salary: Appropriate Level of Counselor Salary Schedule + $10,000 stipend
Duty Days: 212

Fort Worth ISD’s Accelerating Campus Excellence (ACE) schools are driving rapid change where it matters most. We place top-tier teachers and leaders in campuses ready for transformation; schools that are rising from historically low performance to become thriving centers of learning.

ACE educators extend learning time, deliver high-impact instruction, and receive intensive support to accelerate student success. With opportunities for all, excellence, and urgency at the core, ACE schools offer a bold opportunity to make a lasting difference.

Position Purpose

Develops and implements a comprehensive developmental guidance program for all students to promote student success and school completion as specified by law in the Texas Education Code Section 33.005.

Essential Job Functions

• Creates a respectful atmosphere focused on customer service.
• Respects student confidentiality and the integrity of the educational process.
• Engages students in personalized education, career interest and awareness and college readiness activities (inventories, exploration, guidance lessons, Education Go Get It, and so forth).
• Advocates for students, mediates and facilitates on behalf of student interests and needs.
• Communicates effectively to disseminate information about students to other professionals as appropriate for follow up and disposition.
• Provides responsive, intentional counseling to students identified as needing additional support to address specific student outcomes and identified goals.
• Serves on Trauma Response Team - Completes Suicide and Violence Risk Assessments of students in crisis.
• Responds to students individually and serves as an active participant in the Response to Intervention (RtI) process; selects and uses counselor interventions appropriate to student needs and circumstances.
• Provides group counseling with student outcomes and goals identified; provides referral services when appropriate.
• Facilitates student referrals to school/District special programs and/or services.
• Provides engaging student guidance lessons systematically in the 8 strands as identified in the G&C Framework (topics and schedule for all students according to policy).
• Teaches guidance units effectively as indicated from student and teacher feedback.
• Maintains accurate professional records of counseling and Student Support Services related activities on a daily basis.
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with representatives from community agencies, mentors and others supporting the counseling program.
• Engages parents and provides targeted parent education opportunities related to personalized education, career awareness, and college readiness.
• Educates faculty, parents, community and students about the guidance program and services through public information programs (Open House, PTO meetings, Campus Website, and so forth).
• Interprets assessment data to students and parents as a student advocate, promoting understanding of educational planning options.
• Interprets information and ideas effectively and participates in campus wide staff development as outlined in the G&C Framework.
• Accurately assesses student and family needs for referral and is knowledgeable regarding area resources.
• Demonstrates an understanding of data driven decision making as it relates to student development and placement.
• Collaborates and develops data driven program objectives (CEIP/MEASURE) and monitors progress each 6 weeks throughout the year.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of individual activities and the overall program success in meeting desired student outcomes identified in the counseling objectives in the CEIP to submit year-end report to all stakeholders.
• Collaborates in the planning and evaluation of the student assessment activities.
• Interprets assessment data to school personnel as a student advocate, with targeted intervention and educational planning processes.
• Observes ethical standards of the Texas and American School Counselor Associations.
• Pursues continuous professional growth and development to maintain current understanding of procedures and practices in the field of professional school counseling.
• Performs counseling related responsibilities aligned with the Texas Education Code and the FWISD Guidance and Counseling Framework.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities.

Coordinates work with counseling aide(s) and clerical employee(s).

Personal Work Relationships

All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District’s mission, vision, and strategic goals. Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic. Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer. Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co‑workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

Other Duties as Assigned

Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive guidance programs, counseling procedures, intervention skills, student appraisal, career development and post-secondary opportunities.
• Pre/post high school program eligibility requirements.
• College/university admissions processes, scholarship programs and other educational opportunities.
• Current developments in business and industry regarding career opportunities and employment.
• Differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Instruction and behavior management of students.
• Public speaking in one‑to‑one, small group, and large group situations to students, parents, and district staff.
• Confidential student record maintenance.
• Computer network system and software applications use.
• Organizing and coordinating work.
• Effective oral and written communication with district leaders, students and parents.
• Self‑evaluation for performance and professional growth.
• Cooperative working relationships with others during course of work.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Standard office equipment, computer and peripherals; instructional equipment such as Promethean Board. Prolonged sitting, frequent standing, occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, twisting. Frequent walking, repetitive hand motions including keyboarding and mouse use, occasional reaching. Regular light lifting and carrying (<15 pounds). Works inside; may work outside; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours. Regular and punctual attendance required. Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions; may work prolonged or irregular hours.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree from accredited college or university.
• Certificate/License: Valid Texas Teaching Certification preferred; Valid Texas Counselor Certification.
• Experience: 2 years’ classroom teaching experience in a public or accredited private school preferred.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 10:52:43 AM CST.