Counselor grades PK-2

Young World Physical Education; Shepherd (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Texas is seeking a full-time Counselor for grades PK-2. The role involves planning and implementing a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program, counseling students, and collaborating with teachers. Candidates should have a Master's degree and a valid Texas school counselor certificate, with experience in counseling and education preferred. Interested applicants can reach out to Principal Alisa Lott for further details at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas school counselor certificate.
• Knowledge of counseling procedures and career development.
• Two years of teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program.
• Guide students in educational and career development.
• Provide preventive, remedial, and crisis counseling.

Skills

Knowledge of counseling procedures

Excellent organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage student behavior

Ability to present information effectively

Education

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas school counselor certificate

Tools

Personal computer

Job description

Counselor grades PK-2

Shepherd Independent School District Primary School - Shepherd, Texas

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Job Details

Job ID: 5594463

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program at the assigned campus. Counsel students to fully develop each student’s academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of special population students.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas school counselor 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
• Ability to present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations to students, parents, and district staff

Experience:

• Two years teaching experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Guidance

• Plan and conduct structured group lessons to deliver district’s guidance curriculum effectively and in accordance with students’ developmental needs. Collaborate with teachers who teach the guidance-related curriculum.
• Guide individual students, groups of students, and parents to plan, monitor, and manage the student’s own educational and career development including creating and reviewing personal graduation plans and providing information about post-secondary opportunities.
• Use accepted theories and effective techniques of developmental guidance to counsel individual students, small groups of students, and parents to plan, monitor, and manage a student’s own personal and social development. Provide preventive, remedial, and crisis counseling as needed.

Consultation

• Coordinate school, home, and community resources and refer students, parent, and others to special programs and services as needed.
• Work collaboratively to advocate for individual students and specific groups of students.

Assessment

• Interpret standardized test results and assessment data to guide students in individual goal setting and planning.

Program Management and Administration

• Plan, implement, evaluate, and promote continuous improvement of a balanced comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program that includes guidance curriculum, responsive services, individual planning, and system support components.
• Advocate for a school environment that acknowledges and respects diversity.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents.
• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise assigned counseling aide(s) and clerical employee(s).

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
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours

Position Type:

Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Alisa Lott , Principal
• Primary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]