Elementary School Counselor

Fort Stockton Ind Sch Dist; Fort Stockton (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Stockton ISD invites applications for an Elementary School Counselor. The counselor will plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program at the assigned campus, addressing academic, career, personal, and social needs of students.

Requirements include a Master’s degree and a Texas school counselor certificate, with strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to support diverse student populations and collaborate with staff and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of counseling procedures and student progress assessment.
• Ability to present information to students, parents, and staff.
• Ability to plan and conduct guidance-related lessons and programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate a developmental guidance program at the campus.
• Develop and monitor student graduation plans and post-secondary opportunities.
• Provide preventive, remedial, and crisis counseling as needed.
• Coordinate with school, home, and community resources.

Skills

Counseling procedures

Student appraisal

Career development

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Behavior management

Group guidance

Education

Master’s degree

Texas school counselor certificate

Job description

Elementary School Counselor

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This job is also posted in Fort Stockton Ind Sch Dist , and Region 18 Education Service Center Consortium

Job Details

Job ID: 5953619

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title: Counselor

Reports to: Principal

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Primary Purpose

Plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program at the assigned campus. Counsel students to fully develop each student’s academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of special population students.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas school counselor certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Ability to present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations to students, parents, and district staff

Experience:

Two years teaching experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Guidance

• Plan and conduct structured group lessons to deliver the district’s guidance curriculum effectively and in accordance with students’ developmental needs. Collaborate with teachers who teach guidance-related curriculum.
• Guide individual students, groups of students, and parents to plan, monitor, and manage the student’s own educational and career development including creating and reviewing personal graduation plans and providing information about post‑secondary opportunities.
• Use accepted theories and effective techniques of developmental guidance to counsel individual students, small groups of students, and parents to plan, monitor, and manage a student’s own personal and social development. Provide preventive, remedial, and crisis counseling as needed.

Consultation

• Coordinate school, home, and community resources and refer students, parent, and others to special programs and services as needed.
• Work collaboratively to advocate for individual students and specific groups of students.

Assessment

• Interpret standardized test results and assessment data to guide students in individual goal setting and planning.

Program Management and Administration

• Plan, implement, evaluate, and promote continuous improvement of a balanced comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program that includes guidance curriculum, responsive services, individual planning, and system support components.
• Advocate for a school environment that acknowledges and respects diversity.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations
• Adhere to legal, ethical, and professional standards for school counselors including current professional standards of competence and practice.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise assigned counseling aide(s) and clerical employee(s).

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); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior

Environment: Work inside, may work outside

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

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Gil‑Rey Madrid , Superintendent
• District Wide
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]