Substitute Counselor - School Year 2026-2027 (Anticipated Vacancies)

Spring Branch ISD; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Spring Branch Independent School District is seeking a Substitute Counselor to assist in implementing a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program for students, staff, and families. The role focuses on academic, career, personal, and social development, including support for at-risk students.

Responsibilities include delivering guidance curriculum, counseling individuals and groups, collaborating with parents and teachers, and coordinating resources to meet student needs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in guidance counseling is required.
• Valid Texas counseling certificate or an out-of-state certificate appropriate for the position.
• Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsabilités

• Teach campus developmental guidance curriculum aligned with the district plan.
• Assist teachers in guidance-related curriculum.
• Guide students to develop education plans and career awareness.
• Coordinate opportunities to recuperate lost credits (night school, labs, virtual school).
• Work with teachers to clarify lab classes vs. traditional expectations and procedures.
• Provide documentation related to 504 and Special Education accommodations.

Connaissances

Counseling procedures

Career development

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual preferred

Formation

Master's degree in guidance counseling

Valid Texas counseling certificate or out-of-state certificate

Description du poste

Spring Branch Independent School District

Job Description

Substitute Counselor

Job Title: Substitute Counselor

Reports To: Building Principal

Classification: Professional

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Days: N/A

Salary: See Compensation Plan - Substitutes

Contract: None

Date Revised: 6/3/2025

Primary Purpose: Work with school faculty, staff, students, parents, and community to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program. Counsel students to fully develop each student's academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of special population students. Understand dynamics required for working with at‑risk students and implement strategies to ensure success.

Qualifications / Skills

Education / Certification

• Master's degree in guidance counseling.
• Valid Texas counseling certificate or an out‑of‑state counseling certificate appropriate for the position.

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.
• Bilingual preferred.

Other

• Completion of district substitute orientation.
• Completion of substitute online training (registration fee incurred by applicant).
• Completion of fingerprints through IdentoGo (fee incurred by applicant).

Experience

• Two years teaching experience.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Guidance

• Teach campus developmental guidance curriculum consistent with the district's guidance program plan and tailored to campus needs.
• Assist teachers in the teaching of guidance‑related curriculum.
• Guide individuals and groups of students to develop education plans and career awareness.
• Coordinate opportunities for students to recuperate lost credits in an optimal environment, including the possibility of night school, curriculum labs, and virtual school.
• Work with teachers to clarify lab classes vs. traditional expectations and procedures.
• Provide teachers with all documentation related to 504 and Special Education accommodations and clarify specific needs of students.
• Transition focus‑freshmen orientation camp.

Counseling

• Counsel individual students and small groups with presenting needs and concerns.
• Consult parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant people to enhance their work with students.
• Work with school and community personnel to bring together resources for students.
• Maintain a communication system that effectively collects and disseminates information to other professionals as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other school professionals and representatives of community resources.
• Use an effective referral process to assist students and others to use special programs and services.
• Handle student adjustment issues.
• Meet individually with students struggling with virtual courses.

Classroom Management And Organization

• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

Communication

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Professional Growth And Development

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job‑related skills.
• Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Other

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Equipment Used

Computer, ACTIV Board, copy machine, and audio‑visual machines.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• This position requires regular in‑person interaction with the public.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing.
• Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Spring Branch Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, or disability.

Notice

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. By applying for this position, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the job description listed above.