Elementary Guidance Counselor: Student Growth Advocate

Big Spring Independent School District; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Spring Independent School District in Texas is seeking a qualified School Counselor to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive counseling program at Moss Elementary. You will support students’ academic, career, personal, and social development and deliver guidance lessons across group sizes.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in counseling, a valid Texas school counselor certificate, and at least 3 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas school counselor certificate.
• 3 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and deliver the guidance curriculum.
• Assess and support students' academic, career, personal and social development.
• Collaborate with staff, parents, and community to address student needs.
• Maintain program documentation and evaluate effectiveness.
• Provide crisis support and counseling as needed.
• Supervise counseling aides and administrative staff.

Skills

Counseling procedures

Student appraisal

Career development

Interpersonal skills

Group instruction

Education

Master’s degree in counseling

Texas school counselor certificate

Job description

Big Spring Independent School District in Texas is seeking a qualified School Counselor to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive counseling program at Moss Elementary. You will support students’ academic, career, personal, and social development and deliver guidance lessons across group sizes.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in counseling, a valid Texas school counselor certificate, and at least 3 years of experience.