On-Site K-12 Student Support Counselor

Waxahachie Independent School District; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Waxahachie Independent School District seeks a dedicated School Counselor for a contract, on-site role in Waxahachie, TX. You will provide academic, social-emotional, and career guidance to students through individual counseling, small groups, and classroom activities.

You will collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to support student success and well-being. Responsibilities include maintaining confidential records, monitoring progress, participating in campus initiatives, and

Qualifications

• Provide individual and group counseling for academics, social-emotional, and behavioral support.
• Build rapport with students, families, and staff while maintaining professional relationships.
• Experience in crisis intervention and conflict resolution with youth.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills to manage caseloads.
• Knowledge of school counseling practices, ethics, and applicable laws.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.
• Master’s degree in counseling or related field; state certification preferred.
• Prior K-12 counseling experience is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling for students.
• Collaborate with teachers and families to develop student support plans.
• Maintain confidential student records and monitor progress.
• Lead classroom guidance activities and participate in campus initiatives.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Student support

Collaboration

Recordkeeping

Ethics knowledge

Communication

Diversity awareness

Education

Master’s degree in counseling

Job description

Waxahachie Independent School District seeks a dedicated School Counselor for a contract, on-site role in Waxahachie, TX. You will provide academic, social-emotional, and career guidance to students through individual counseling, small groups, and classroom activities.

You will collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to support student success and well-being. Responsibilities include maintaining confidential records, monitoring progress, participating in campus initiatives, and