Future Counselor

Canyon Independent School District; Canyon (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school district is seeking a Future Counselor to provide comprehensive counseling services and support to students. This full-time role entails coordinating social/emotional learning, offering individual and group guidance, and collaborating with teachers and staff on student behavior management. The ideal candidate will possess strong counseling skills, organizational abilities, and a valid certification. The position emphasizes professional development in mental health and aims to create a supportive academic environment for all students.

Qualifications

• Two years of successful teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, present, and facilitate social/emotional learning.
• Provide small group guidance for personal and academic concerns.
• Implement strategies for individual students.
• Collaborate with school personnel on behaviors and emotional needs.

Skills

Knowledge of counseling procedures

Student appraisal and career development

Excellent organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage student behavior

Education

Valid certificate or equivalent preferred

Job description

Future Counselor

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Canyon ISD District Wide - Canyon, Texas

This job is also posted in Canyon Independent School District

Job Details

• Job ID: 5062149
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Mar 26, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Qualifications:

Educational/Certification:

A valid certificate or equivalent preferred

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to instruct and manage student behavior

Experience:

Two years of successful teaching experience preferred

Major responsibilities and duties:

• Coordinate, present, and facilitate with teachers social/emotional learning in TIER I instruction.
• Provide small group guidance (TIER II) to help students cope effectively with personal, behavioral, social, emotional, academic, and family concerns.
• Provide individual counseling (TIER III) to help students cope effectively with personal, behavioral, social, emotional, academic, and family concerns.
• Attend ongoing professional development to stay current on counseling topics and community resources.
• Assist in de-escalation strategies of students with behavioral/emotional episodes.
• Develop and implement proactive counseling for students with behavioral/emotional episodes.
• Assist teachers and staff in implementing universal social/emotional learning.
• Provide small group instruction/counseling in social skills and school appropriate behavior.
• Implement strategies for individual students.
• Attend meetings to develop behavior interventions for individual students.
• Collaborate with other school personnel when dealing with behavior and emotional needs.
• Serve on the campus mental health crisis team.
• Participate in campus core teams (ie. PBIS, PLCs, etc.).
• Make appropriate referrals for mental health services (ie. S&FA, counseling, doctors, etc.).
• Attend ongoing training in Mental Health and Social/Emotional awareness.
• Facilitate Drug Awareness program on campus.
• Assist with orientation and tour programs at various levels as appropriate. (ie. new students/all levels)
• Perform other duties as assigned by the campus principal.

Position Type: Full-Time

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Contact Information

• Paul Kimbrough
• 3301 N 23rd Street
• Canyon, Texas 79015
• Email: [e-mail]

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