Elementary School Counselor (Collier ES)

Collier Elementary; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 64,906 - 90,556; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in San Antonio seeks an experienced Elementary School Counselor. The role involves implementing a developmental guidance program, counseling students on academic and personal matters, and collaborating with teachers for student success. Ideal candidates will hold a Master's in counseling and a Texas school counselor certificate, alongside strong organizational and communication skills. The position is full-time with a salary range of $64,906 to $90,556 per year.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas school counselor certificate.
• Two years credible experience as a classroom teacher.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct structured group lessons for guidance curriculum.
• Counsel students for academic and personal development.
• Interpret standardized test results for individual goals.

Skills

Knowledge of counseling procedures

Student appraisal

Career development

Excellent organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to instruct students

Ability to manage behavior

Ability to present information

Education

Master’s degree in counseling

Valid Texas school counselor certificate

Tools

Personal computer

Job description

Elementary School Counselor (Collier ES)

Harlandale Independent School District Collier Elementary - San Antonio, Texas

Job Details

Job ID: 5408117

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 16, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: School Counselor

Exemption Status/Test: Exempt

Reports to: Principal

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Primary Purpose: Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program at 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 in counseling 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 credible experience as a classroom teacher

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Guidance

• Plan and conduct structured group lessons to deliver 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.
• Serve as an impartial, non‑reporting resource for interpersonal conflicts and discourse involving two or more students, including accusations of bullying.

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.

Other

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

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

Terms of Employment

Salary: Paygrade 3 Minimum Work Days: 193

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $64,906 to $90,556 Per Year