Elementary Guidance Counselor: Empower Student Futures

Frisco ISD; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Frisco ISD seeks a School Counselor to lead a campus-wide developmental guidance program that supports students' academic, career, personal, and social growth. You will collaborate with teachers, parents, and community partners to implement and evaluate the program and tailor guidance to campus needs.

This role requires a Master’s in Counseling or School Counseling (Texas certification or eligibility), knowledge of ASCA-based practices, and strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling or School Counseling preferred
• Valid Texas counseling certification or eligibility for certification
• Knowledge of a comprehensive counseling program as defined by ASCA (American School Counselor Association)
• Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Guidance: Teach campus developmental guidance curriculum aligned with the District’s guidance program plan.
• Counseling: Counsel individual students and small groups with identified needs and concerns.
• Consultation: Work with parents, teachers, administrators, and community resources to support students.
• Assessment: Conduct needs assessments to determine appropriate services for the campus and students.
• Program Management: Develop and coordinate the guidance program, ensuring alignment with identified needs and objectives.
• Administration: Comply with policies and maintain effective relationships with supervisors, colleagues, students and parents.
• Professional: Participate in professional development to improve counseling skills.

Skills

ASCA knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Behavior management

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling

Texas counseling certification eligibility

Job description

Frisco ISD seeks a School Counselor to lead a campus-wide developmental guidance program that supports students' academic, career, personal, and social growth. You will collaborate with teachers, parents, and community partners to implement and evaluate the program and tailor guidance to campus needs.

This role requires a Master’s in Counseling or School Counseling (Texas certification or eligibility), knowledge of ASCA-based practices, and strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal