Elementary Guidance Counselor — Student Development Leader

Comal Independent School District; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Comal Independent School District in New Braunfels, TX seeks a licensed guidance counselor to lead a comprehensive school counseling program. You will plan, implement, and evaluate services to assist students academically, socially and personally, including career development and special populations.

Collaboration with teachers, parents, and community resources is essential to support student success. The role requires a Master’s in guidance counseling and Texas certification, plus two years

Qualifications

• Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.

Responsibilities

• Teach campus developmental guidance curriculum.
• Assist teachers in guiding guidance-related curricula.
• Guide students to develop education plans and career awareness.
• Counsel individual students and small groups with presenting needs.
• Respond to student and staff concerns.
• Consult parents, teachers, administrators, and community resources to enhance student work.
• Maintain a communication system for information sharing among professionals.
• Develop positive working relationships with school staff and community resources.
• Refer students to special programs and services as appropriate.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate campus guidance programs and activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of student assessment results.

Skills

Counseling procedures

Student appraisal

Career development

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Instruct students

Behavior management

Education

Master’s degree in guidance counseling

Texas counseling certificate

Job description

Comal Independent School District in New Braunfels, TX seeks a licensed guidance counselor to lead a comprehensive school counseling program. You will plan, implement, and evaluate services to assist students academically, socially and personally, including career development and special populations.

Collaboration with teachers, parents, and community resources is essential to support student success. The role requires a Master’s in guidance counseling and Texas certification, plus two years