Impactful School Guidance Counselor

*Coleman Jr. High; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Waxahachie ISD is seeking a Counselor for Coleman Jr. High to provide comprehensive school guidance services. The role emphasizes proactive developmental guidance to support student growth and success.

The candidate will teach guidance curriculum, counsel individuals and groups, collaborate with teachers, and participate in testing program planning, with a salary in the Teacher Pay Scale range.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in guidance counseling or equivalent.
• Valid Texas counseling certificate.
• Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development.

Responsibilities

• Teach school developmental guidance curriculum to students.
• Help teachers incorporate guidance-related information into existing curriculum.
• Provide guidance to individuals and groups of students to develop education plans and career awareness.
• Counsel individuals and small groups.
• Consult parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant people to enhance their work with students.
• Work with school personnel and school district residents to obtain resources for students.
• Use an effective referral process to help students and others use special programs and services.
• Participate in planning and evaluation of campus standardized testing program.
• Interpret tests and other appraisal results appropriately.
• Plan school guidance and counseling programs to ensure that they meet identified needs.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of guidance program and make changes based on findings.
• Compile, maintain, and file all required physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents.

Skills

Counseling procedures

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in guidance counseling

Texas counseling certificate

Job description

Waxahachie ISD is seeking a Counselor for Coleman Jr. High to provide comprehensive school guidance services. The role emphasizes proactive developmental guidance to support student growth and success.

The candidate will teach guidance curriculum, counsel individuals and groups, collaborate with teachers, and participate in testing program planning, with a salary in the Teacher Pay Scale range.