Counselor - Substitute

Multi-Location; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

South San Antonio Independent School District is seeking a Counselor - Substitute to support campus guidance and counseling programs across assigned schools in the San Antonio area.

The role requires a Master’s degree and a Texas School Counselor Certificate, with strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills for working with students, parents, and staff.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling or related field.
• Valid Texas School Counselor Certificate is required.
• Fingerprint-based background check is required (employee paid).

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and implement campus developmental guidance curriculum.
• Provide individual/group guidance and counseling to students.
• Consult with parents, teachers, and community resources to support student success.
• Coordinate school counseling resources with staff, home, and community.
• Participate in planning and evaluation of campus testing and student achievement.
• Develop and maintain reports and records for counseling programs.

Skills

Counseling procedures

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree

Valid Texas School Counselor Certificate

Job description

Counselor - Substitute

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Job Details

Job ID: 5895065

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title: Counselor - Substitute

Reports to: Principal

Pay Grade: Substitute Rate

Days: 193 ES , 198 MS, 202 HS

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Primary Purpose: Work with school faculty and staff, students, parents, and community to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program at school assigned. The School Counselor will provide educational career, social, and personal guidance and counseling for all students.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• Master’s degree
• Valid Texas School Counselor Certificate
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• Minimum two (3) years teaching experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Guidance

• Plans, organizes, and implements campus developmental guidance curriculum consistent with district’s guidance program plan and tailored to campus needs.
• Assist teachers in the teaching of guidance-related curriculum.
• Guides individuals and groups of students and parents to develop education plans, career awareness, and personal/social development.

Counseling

• Uses accepted theories and effective techniques to provide individual/group developmental, preventive, remedial and/or crisis counseling.

Consultation

• Consult with parents, school personnel, and other community members to help them increase the effectiveness of student education and promote student success.
• Maintain a communication system that effectively collects and disseminates information to other professionals as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other school professionals and representatives of community resources.

Coordination

• Coordinates people and other resources in the school, home, and community to promote student success.
• Uses an effective process when referring students, parents, and/or others to special programs and services.

Student Assessment

• Participate in planning and evaluation of campus standardized testing program.
• Interpret tests and other appraisal results appropriately and communicate to school personnel, students, and their parents in an effort to guide students in individual goal setting and planning.
• Adheres to legal, ethical, and professional standards related to the assessment.

Program Management

• Plan school guidance and counseling programs to ensure that they meet identified needs, priorities, and program objectives.
• Implement a comprehensive and balanced program.
• Collaborates with school personnel, students, parents, and the community to plan, implement, evaluate, and promote continuous improvement of a developmental guidance and counseling program.
• Advocates the school developmental guidance and counseling program, and counselors’ ethical and professional standards with school personnel, parents, student, and community.
• Compile, maintain, and file all required physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents.

Professional Standards and Behavior

• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in guidance and counseling area.
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards and model behavior that is professional, and responsible.
• Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Working Conditions: 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)

Environment: Work inside, may work outside

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

*Includes information from the Professional School Counselor Performance Evaluation Form and Job Description distributed by the Texas Education Agency.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $120 to $120 Per Day

Job Categories: Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• 5622 Ray Ellison Blvd.
• San Antonio, Texas 78242
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]