Counselor

Kingsville ISD; Kingsville (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsville ISD in Kingsville, Texas seeks an Elementary/Middle School Counselor to guide students toward academic and personal success. The role focuses on pre-registration planning, orientation activities, and ongoing guidance for students across grade levels.

Qualifications include a valid Texas Counselor Certificate, 3 years teaching experience, and a Master’s Degree in counseling. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential for collaborating with parents and

Qualifications

• Shall have a valid Texas Counselor Certificate.
• Three (3) years teaching experience,
• Master’s Degree in counseling from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Schedule individual conferences with each student each year for pre-registration and graduation planning.
• Provide orientation activities for incoming class.
• Provide individual and group guidance on personal and school-related problems.
• Inform students about scholarships and financial aid.
• Interpret test results to guide students in goal setting and planning.
• Plan and organize Graduation events, College Night and Guidance Seminars.
• Assist with scheduling and data processing, including master scheduling and grade reporting.
• Assist in planning summer school and serve as summer school counselor.
• Supervise counselor’s secretary and support staff.
• Comply with policies, laws, and district regulations.
• Maintain professional standards of competence and practice.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Counseling procedures

Student appraisal

Career development

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s Degree in counseling

Job description

Counselor

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Job Details

Job ID: 5906253
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Salary: Pay Grade 3:

-Elementary Counselor $60,174.00-$86, 592.00 (commensurate with documented experience)

Employment Period: 198 days

-Middle School Counselor $61,944.00-$89,139.00 (commensurate with documented experience)

Employment Period:204 days

All counselors shall maintain a working knowledge of grade level graduation requirements, description and credit value of courses offered at the high school, and college entrance requirements necessary to properly guide students.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Shall have a valid Texas Counselor Certificate,
• Three (3) years teaching experience, and
• Master’s Degree in counseling from an accredited college or university

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

Ability to present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations to students, parents, and district staff

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Shall be responsible for scheduling individual conferences with each student each year for the purpose of pre-registration and reviewing and making necessary adjustments toward graduation.
• Shall provide orientation activities for incoming class.
• Shall provide individual and group guidance with regard to personal and school related problems.
• Shall provide students with pertinent information on scholarships and financial aid.
• Interpret standardized test results and assessment data to guide students in individual goal setting and planning.
• Shall be responsible for planning and organizing Baccalaureate Graduation, Honors and an Awards Assembly, College Night, and Guidance Seminars.
• Are responsible for preparing Course Description Booklet and assisting with computer master scheduling. Are responsible for maintaining data processing scheduling and grade reporting through service center.
• Are responsible for assisting in planning and preparation for summer school, as well as serving as summer school counselor.
• Are responsible for supervision of counselor’s secretary, data processing clerk, and office assistants.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations
• Adhere to legal, ethical, and professional standards for school counselors including current professional standards of competence and practice.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Maintain emotional control under stress. Regular district-wide travel to multiple

work locations as needed; moderate lifting and carrying. Attend out of town

meetings.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $60,174 to $89,139 Per Year
Job Categories:

Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor

Job Requirements

• Master degree preferred.