Counselor - Elementary (In Anticipation of Future Openings)

3 weeks ago


Frisco, United States Frisco Independent School District Full time
Position Type:
Guidance and Counseling Services/Counselor - Elem

Date Posted:
11/30/2023

Location:
Campus To Be Assigned

Date Available:
2024-2025

Closing Date:
Until Filled
Job Title: Elementary School Counselor (In Anticipation of Future Openings)

Reports to: Campus Principal

Dept/School: Assigned Elementary Campus

Work Year: 195 days

Base Salary: $63,950 Actual salary will be calculated based on experience.

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 students.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Master's degree in Counseling or School Counseling preferred
Valid Texas counseling certification or eligibility for certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of a comprehensive counseling program as defined by American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Experience:
Minimum of two years of teaching experience preferred

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 identified needs and concerns.

Consultation:
Consult with 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:
Conduct needs assessments to determine appropriate services for the campus and students.
Evaluate safe schools data and academic achievement related data to support a comprehensive program.
Maintain the confidentiality of student assessment.

Program Management:
Educate the school staff, parents, and community about the guidance program through a public information program.
Collaborate with staff to compile, maintain, and file all required physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents.
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.

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.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:
Frisco ISD retains the right to adjust the responsibilities and assignments of all positions as needed to meet the needs of the District.

WORK RELATIONSHIPS:
Frisco ISD is committed to fostering a collaborative work environment that honors and supports the social and emotional well-being of all. Employees are expected to interact in a manner that is becoming of educators and promotes high levels of productivity for the benefit of the students we serve.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Occasional districtwide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

Application Deadline: Until Filled

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: Dr. Pamela Linton, Ed.D.
Chief Human Resources Officer

Date: 11/30/2023

The Frisco Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, or disability status of otherwise qualified individuals. FISD does not discriminate on the basis of membership or application for membership in the uniformed services.

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