LUBBOCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
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LUBBOCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job Title:
Counselor
Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt
Reports to:
Principal
Pay Grade:
Counselor Salary Schedule
Dept./School:
PreK - 12
Length of Contract:
10.5 mos.
Revised:
July, 2014
Primary Purpose
Work with school faculty and staff, students, parents, and community to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program at school assigned. Counsel students to fully develop each student’s academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of special populations students.
Qualifications
Education/Certification:
Master’s degree in guidance counseling
Valid Texas teacher certificate
Valid Texas counseling certificate
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
Experience
Two years teaching experience
Major Responsibilities And Duties
Guidance
Teach campus developmental guidance curriculum consistent with 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.
Counseling
Counsel individual students and small groups with presenting needs and concerns.
Consultation
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.
Assessment
Participate in planning and evaluation of campus standardized testing program. Interpret tests and other appraisal results appropriately and communicate to school personnel, students, and their parents. Maintain the confidentiality of student assessment.
Program Management
Plan school guidance and counseling programs to ensure that they meet identified needs, priorities, and program objectives. Implement a comprehensive and balanced program. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the guidance program and individual activities and make changes based on findings. Educate the school staff, parents, and community about the guidance program through a public information program. Compile, maintain, and file all required physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents.
Administration
Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in guidance and counseling area. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations. Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors. Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.
Professional
Adhere to ethical and legal standards and model behavior that is professional, and responsible. Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.
General Employee Requirements:
Support and align work with the mission, vision, and beliefs of the district. Follow and support board policies in areas of related responsibility. Ensure district resources are managed effectively to maximize resources for student learning. Share in the development and implementation of district success plans. Actively participate in ongoing development to improve work quality and district contribution. Model integrity, work ethic, and professionalism as a suitable example for LISD students.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise assigned counseling aide(s) and clerical employee(s).
Working Conditions
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress.
Includes information from the Professional School Counselor Performance Evaluation Form and Job Description distributed by the Texas Education Agency.
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.
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2025 - 2026 Counselor
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LUBBOCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
2025 - 2026 Counselor
role at
LUBBOCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job Title:
Counselor
Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt
Reports to:
Principal
Pay Grade:
Counselor Salary Schedule
Dept./School:
PreK - 12
Length of Contract:
10.5 mos.
Revised:
July, 2014
Primary Purpose
Work with school faculty and staff, students, parents, and community to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program at school assigned. Counsel students to fully develop each student’s academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of special populations students.
Qualifications
Education/Certification:
Master’s degree in guidance counseling
Valid Texas teacher certificate
Valid Texas counseling certificate
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
Experience
Two years teaching experience
Major Responsibilities And Duties
Guidance
Teach campus developmental guidance curriculum consistent with 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.
Counseling
Counsel individual students and small groups with presenting needs and concerns.
Consultation
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.
Assessment
Participate in planning and evaluation of campus standardized testing program. Interpret tests and other appraisal results appropriately and communicate to school personnel, students, and their parents. Maintain the confidentiality of student assessment.
Program Management
Plan school guidance and counseling programs to ensure that they meet identified needs, priorities, and program objectives. Implement a comprehensive and balanced program. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the guidance program and individual activities and make changes based on findings. Educate the school staff, parents, and community about the guidance program through a public information program. Compile, maintain, and file all required physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents.
Administration
Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in guidance and counseling area. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations. Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors. Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.
Professional
Adhere to ethical and legal standards and model behavior that is professional, and responsible. Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.
General Employee Requirements:
Support and align work with the mission, vision, and beliefs of the district. Follow and support board policies in areas of related responsibility. Ensure district resources are managed effectively to maximize resources for student learning. Share in the development and implementation of district success plans. Actively participate in ongoing development to improve work quality and district contribution. Model integrity, work ethic, and professionalism as a suitable example for LISD students.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise assigned counseling aide(s) and clerical employee(s).
Working Conditions
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress.
Includes information from the Professional School Counselor Performance Evaluation Form and Job Description distributed by the Texas Education Agency.
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.
Approved by Date
Reviewed by Date Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Other Industries Education Management Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at LUBBOCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT by 2x Personal Financial Counselor, Assignment Ready Counselor, PFC Texas
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Lubbock, TX $88,621.00 - $115,213.00 3 days ago Assisted Stretch Therapist - Will Train - Lubbock, Texas
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Lubbock, TX $50,000.00 - $125,000.00 6 days ago Asst/Assoc/Professor - Maternal Fetal Medicine
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