Elementary Guidance Counselor — Shape Student Success

Keene Elementary School; Keene (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Keene Elementary School in Keene, Texas is seeking an Elementary Counselor to lead a comprehensive developmental guidance program, addressing academic, career, personal, and social needs.

The role requires a Master’s in counseling and a valid Texas school counselor certificate, with 2 years teaching experience preferred. Start date is immediate; contract days are 207; reports to the principal, and duties include 504 planning and crisis counseling.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas school counselor certificate.
• Knowledge of counseling procedures, 504, and dyslexia.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Two years creditable experience as a classroom teacher; counseling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, evaluate, and promote a balanced comprehensive developmental guidance program.
• Deliver guidance curriculum through structured group lessons and collaborative work with teachers.
• Counsel individual students, small groups, and parents for personal and social development.
• Coordinate 504 plans and dyslexia services with administrators and staff.
• Administer program management and maintain reports and documents.
• Follow district safety protocols and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Counseling procedures

Student relations

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management support

Education

Master’s degree in counseling

Texas school counselor certificate

Job description

Keene Elementary School in Keene, Texas is seeking an Elementary Counselor to lead a comprehensive developmental guidance program, addressing academic, career, personal, and social needs.

The role requires a Master’s in counseling and a valid Texas school counselor certificate, with 2 years teaching experience preferred. Start date is immediate; contract days are 207; reports to the principal, and duties include 504 planning and crisis counseling.