Pasadena Independent School District
7703 - Counselor Elementary
Pasadena Independent School District, Houston, Texas, United States, 77075
Position Type:
Campus Administration/Counselor Elementary
Date Posted:
1/9/2026
Location:
Atkinson Elementary School
Closing Date:
01/18/2026 JOB TITLE: Counselor Elementary
DUTY DAYS: 190 Days
PAY GRADE: A00
SALARY SCHEDULE: Click for Salary Schedule
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The school counselor advocates for and supports all students in their personal , social, academic and career development. This is accomplished through a variety of approaches including, but not limited to, delivery of guidance curriculum in various group sizes to support student development; individual and group counseling; individual student planning and goal-setting activities; consultation and coordination activities to support student success, and effective interpretation of student assessment data.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education / Certification:
* Master's Degree from accredited institution of higher learning; successfully complete a school counselor preparation program.
* Valid Texas Teaching and Texas School Counselor Certification
Experience:
* Minimum two creditable years of teaching experience
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
* Manages and leads the counseling program by planning organizing, implementing and delivering program activities to improve students' Intrapersonal Effectiveness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Personal Health and Safety, and Post Planning and Readiness
* Delivers classroom guidance activities by providing intentionally planned structured group sessions for students based on campus needs
* Implements the individual student-planning component by guiding students and their parents/guardian through the development of educational, career, personal, or social plans
* Provides responsive service component through effective use of individual and group counseling, consultation, and referral skills
* Provides system support component activities through effective school counseling program management and support for other educational programs
* Serves as a consultant to teachers who conduct lessons based on the schools'/districts' guidance curriculum
* Clearly articulates and communicates the counseling program's management system and related program action plans to administration, faculty, parents, and the community
* Collaborates with administration in the coordination and implementation of school programs that address students' educational, career, personal and social development
* Acts as a student advocate, leader, collaborator and systems change agent
* Assists students and their parents/guardians in monitoring their academic, career, personal and social development as they progress through school
* Guides and advises students and their parents;guardians regarding the importance of higher education, coursework designed to prepare students for higher education, and financial aid availability and requirements
* Conducts an annual campus counseling program evaluation
* Demonstrates ethical and professional behaviors and standards set forth by the American Counseling Association, the American School Counselor Association, and the State of Texas
* Attends campus and district counselor meetings/trainings
* Meets all campus and district assigned goals, duties and deadlines
* Assists with fall, spring and summer registration and orientation activities
* Coordinates the work of the counselor clerks and registrar with regard to maintenance and interpretation of student records
* Performs other related comprehensive school counseling program assignments
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands :
* Communicate effectively (verbal and written)
* Maintain professional and emotional composure
* Promote a positive, caring environment
* Work with and respond consistently and equitably to all personnel, student, and parents/guardians
* Communicate and support expectations that are consistent with district counseling program objectives
* Interpret policies and procedures
* Consult with Administration, Counselor Specialist, and other appropriate sources
Physical Demands / Environmental Factors:
Frequent prolonged and irregular hours; prolonged use of computer; frequent standing,
walking, and bending. moderate lifting
Campus Administration/Counselor Elementary
Date Posted:
1/9/2026
Location:
Atkinson Elementary School
Closing Date:
01/18/2026 JOB TITLE: Counselor Elementary
DUTY DAYS: 190 Days
PAY GRADE: A00
SALARY SCHEDULE: Click for Salary Schedule
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The school counselor advocates for and supports all students in their personal , social, academic and career development. This is accomplished through a variety of approaches including, but not limited to, delivery of guidance curriculum in various group sizes to support student development; individual and group counseling; individual student planning and goal-setting activities; consultation and coordination activities to support student success, and effective interpretation of student assessment data.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education / Certification:
* Master's Degree from accredited institution of higher learning; successfully complete a school counselor preparation program.
* Valid Texas Teaching and Texas School Counselor Certification
Experience:
* Minimum two creditable years of teaching experience
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
* Manages and leads the counseling program by planning organizing, implementing and delivering program activities to improve students' Intrapersonal Effectiveness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Personal Health and Safety, and Post Planning and Readiness
* Delivers classroom guidance activities by providing intentionally planned structured group sessions for students based on campus needs
* Implements the individual student-planning component by guiding students and their parents/guardian through the development of educational, career, personal, or social plans
* Provides responsive service component through effective use of individual and group counseling, consultation, and referral skills
* Provides system support component activities through effective school counseling program management and support for other educational programs
* Serves as a consultant to teachers who conduct lessons based on the schools'/districts' guidance curriculum
* Clearly articulates and communicates the counseling program's management system and related program action plans to administration, faculty, parents, and the community
* Collaborates with administration in the coordination and implementation of school programs that address students' educational, career, personal and social development
* Acts as a student advocate, leader, collaborator and systems change agent
* Assists students and their parents/guardians in monitoring their academic, career, personal and social development as they progress through school
* Guides and advises students and their parents;guardians regarding the importance of higher education, coursework designed to prepare students for higher education, and financial aid availability and requirements
* Conducts an annual campus counseling program evaluation
* Demonstrates ethical and professional behaviors and standards set forth by the American Counseling Association, the American School Counselor Association, and the State of Texas
* Attends campus and district counselor meetings/trainings
* Meets all campus and district assigned goals, duties and deadlines
* Assists with fall, spring and summer registration and orientation activities
* Coordinates the work of the counselor clerks and registrar with regard to maintenance and interpretation of student records
* Performs other related comprehensive school counseling program assignments
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands :
* Communicate effectively (verbal and written)
* Maintain professional and emotional composure
* Promote a positive, caring environment
* Work with and respond consistently and equitably to all personnel, student, and parents/guardians
* Communicate and support expectations that are consistent with district counseling program objectives
* Interpret policies and procedures
* Consult with Administration, Counselor Specialist, and other appropriate sources
Physical Demands / Environmental Factors:
Frequent prolonged and irregular hours; prolonged use of computer; frequent standing,
walking, and bending. moderate lifting