Logo
Pasadena Independent School District

7703 - Counselor Elementary

Pasadena Independent School District, Houston, Texas, United States, 77075

Save Job

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