Generic - Safe Schools Intervention Specialist - 2026-2027

Garland Independent School District; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Garland Independent School District seeks a qualified School Counselor to support student success at the campus level. Requires a Master’s degree and Texas certification or equivalent licensure; three years of teaching experience preferred.

The counselor will plan small group interventions for at-risk students, assist teachers, coordinate and monitor programs, and compile reports while providing campus staff development and leadership.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate-School Counselor OR LPC, as well as Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Master Social Worker- LMSW.
• Minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience with demonstrated student success as measured by district standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide small group intervention for students identified as at-risk.
• Assist teachers in working with at-risk students.
• Coordinate, implement, and monitor at-risk programs.
• Compile, maintain, and file reports and records of programs.
• Provide staff development on campus.
• Demonstrate leadership skills at the campus level.
• Serve as a resource for classroom teachers with strategies, plans, and materials.

Skills

School safety

Crisis intervention

Behavior management

At-risk programs

Data analysis

Staff development

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in related field

Texas school counselor certificate OR LPC/LMSW/LMFT

Job description

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Pay Grade: PTHRLY

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Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field

Education/Certification

• Valid Texas teaching certificate-School Counselor OR
• Licensed Professional Counselor- LPC, as well as Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Master Social Worker- LMSW

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience with demonstrated student success as measured by district standards (e.g., STAAR, District Benchmarks, Curriculum Assessments, etc.).

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of evidence-based practices in school safety, crisis intervention, and behavior management
• Ability to plan and provide small group intervention for students identified as at-risk
• Assist teachers in working with at-risk students
• Compile, maintain, and file reports and records of programs
• Coordinate, implement, and monitor at-risk programs
• Ability to analyze campus data
• Demonstrated leadership skills at the campus level
• Serve as a resource for classroom teachers with strategies, plans, and materials
• Provide staff development on campus
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