Counselor Pool (26-27 SY) - Districtwide

Irving ISD; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Irving ISD is seeking a Counselor to implement and evaluate a districtwide guidance program. The role reports to the Principal and will support personal growth, academic planning, and career awareness for students across campuses.

The ideal candidate has a Master's degree with Texas School Counselor certification and at least two years of teaching or counseling experience. Exempt status, 195–220 day calendars depending on campus, and strong collaboration skills are expected.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate and valid School Counselor Certification.
• Two years of teaching or school counseling experience as outlined by the Texas SBOE.

Responsibilities

• Uses a planning process to define needs, priorities and program.
• Implements a comprehensive and balanced guidance program.
• Evaluates effectiveness of activities and overall program.
• Educates staff, parents and community about the guidance program.
• Teaches the school developmental guidance curriculum.
• Teaches guidance units and counsels individual students with presenting needs/concerns.
• Coordinates with school and community personnel to bring together resources for students.
• Maintains a communication system to disseminate student information to professionals.
• Participates in referral processes for students to district programs and community agencies.
• Maintains confidentiality of student records and data.

Skills

Counseling procedures

Student appraisal

Career development

Family dynamics

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree

Texas Teaching Certificate

School Counselor Certification

Job description

Counselor Pool (26-27 SY) - Districtwide

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Job Details

Job ID: 5548017

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

IRVING ISD

COUNSELOR JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Counselor

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Principal

PAY GRADE: Counselor Salary Schedule

(195 Days- Elementary)

(205 Days- High Schools)

(220 Days- Lead Counselor)

DEPARTMENT: Assigned Campus

DATE REVISED: June 2021

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive program of guidance and counseling services based on the defined needs of the population served. Provide a guidance and counseling program to assist all students in maximizing personal growth and development.

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Certification:

• Master's Degree
• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate
• Valid School Counselor Certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of counseling procedures/techniques, student appraisal, and career development
• Knowledge of family and peer group dynamics
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Minimum Experience:

Two (2) years of teaching experience or school counseling experience as outlined by the Texas State Board of Education for out-of-state candidates.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Program Management:

• Uses a planning process to define needs, priorities and program
• Implements a comprehensive and balanced
• Evaluates the effectiveness of individual activities and the over-all program in meeting desired student
• Educates the school staff, parents and the community about the guidance program through a public information

Guidance:

• TEACHES THE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENTAL GUIDANCE CURRICULUM
• Outlines, in writing, a campus guidance curriculum consistent with the district's guidance program plan and tailored to campus
• Teaches guidance units

Assists Teachers in the Teaching of Guidance Related Curriculum:

• Consults with administrators and teachers regarding the teacher's areas of responsibility in teaching the developmental guidance curriculum.
• Supports teachers in teaching "essential elements" identified in the SBOE Rules for Curriculum which are guidance-related.

Guides Individual and Groups of Students through the Development of Educational Plans and Career Awareness:

• Involves students in personalized educational and career
• Presents relevant information accurately and without Counseling:
• COUNSELS INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS WITH PRESENTING NEEDS/CONCERNS.
• Provides counseling
• Responds to students
• COUNSELS SMALL GROUPS OF STUDENTS WITH PRESENTING NEEDS/CONCERNS.
• Provides counseling in groups as
• Provides group counseling

Uses Accepted Theories and Techniques Appropriate to School:

• Uses accepted
• Uses effective Consultation:

Consults with Parents, Teachers, Administrators and Other Relevant Individuals to Enhance their Work with Students:

• Provides professional expertise collaboratively.
• Interprets information and ideas

Advocates for Coordination:

• COORDINATES WITH SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY PERSONNEL TO BRING TOGETHER RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS
• Maintains a communication system that effectively collects and disseminates information about students to other professionals as appropriate
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with other school
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with representatives of community

Uses Effective Referral Process for Assisting Students and Others to Use Special Programs and Services:

• Accurately assesses students' and their families' needs for
• Participates actively in the process for referral of students to school/district special programs and/ or services.
• Uses an effective referral process for assisting students and others to use community agencies and

Assessment:

• Participates in the planning and evaluation of the school group standardized testing program.
• Is knowledgeable in the principles of testing and measurement which underlie standardized testing program
• Collaborates in the planning and evaluation of the group standardized testing
• Correctly applies principles of test and measurement to test and other appraisal results
• Interprets test and other appraisal results to school
• Interprets test and other appraisal results to students and their parents.
• Uses other sources of student data as assessment tools for the purpose of educational
• Maintains the confidentiality of student
• Ensures that the uses of student records are for the benefit of students and personnel working with those

Professionalism:

• ADHERES TO ETHICAL AND LEGAL STANDARDS
• Observes ethical standards of the Texas and the American School Counselor
• Observes relevant legal
• Pursues continuous professional growth and
• Keeps abreast of current and innovative procedures and practices in the fields of guidance and counseling and in
• Selects counselor interventions appropriate to students' issues and
• Creates an atmosphere in which confidence, understanding, and respect result in a helping
• Maintains positive working relationships with other counselors.
• Maintains professional
• Respects the integrity of the student.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Must maintain emotional control and exercise reasoning and problem solving skills while under stress. Must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). Should be able to interpret procedures and analyze data for decision‑making. Frequent in‑district and occasional in‑state or national travel. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

Safety: Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by observing safety rules and District policy, practicing the principles and skills taught in safety training, wearing personal protective equipment as required, reporting injuries and incidences immediately to supervisor, and being proactive in the ongoing efforts to improve and maintain workplace safety.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Other Professional > Other Professional

Job Requirements

• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Julie Soberanis , Director of Guidance, Counseling and College Readiness
• Guidance and Counseling
• Email: [e-mail]

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