Position Type: Professional - Licensed/Skilled/Counselor
Date Posted: 8/18/2025
Location: Shands Elementary School
Additional Information: Show/Hide Professional Compensation Plan Salary Range: $ 65,011 - $ 77,485 per/Year Shift Type: Full-Time Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Reports To: Principal EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: As soon as possible PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To support all students in their personal, academic, and career development through responsive services, guidance and individual planning so that they can reach their full potential as adults and members of the community.
Training in the fields of child abuse, parent education, ADD/ADHD, divorce, victimization, self-esteem, social skills, conflict resolution, communication skills (SIS), Sec. 504, At-Risk, Dyslexia, bullying, suicide and decision making skills
Knowledge in the areas of collecting and reporting PEIMS data
Exhibit excellent communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Possess knowledge and understanding of basic computer operations
Possess general knowledge of scheduling/registration process
Ability to meet established deadlines and to maintain accurate records
Have knowledge and understanding of the Policies and Procedures of the MISD
Exhibit highly effective organizational and consensus building skills
Possess knowledge and understanding of the schedule change process, organizational development, conflict resolution, current mental health concerns presenting in schools, and assessment skills
EXPERIENCE:
Successful experience as a classroom teacher
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Reporting PEIMS data accurately and on time (For High School Counselors)
Verify campus data submitted to TEA and submit corrections in a timely manner
Provide individual and group counseling to students as needed and appropriate
Lead developmentally appropriate guidance activities, adhering to state and district guidelines
Plan and conduct orientation programs for incoming students in order to prepare and assist them in transitioning to a new campus
Plan and conduct scheduling and registration of students
Provide support and consultation to teachers in their interactions with students
Provide support and consultations to parents concerning the personal, academic, and career development of their students
Collaborate with assistant principals concerning the attendance and behavior concerns of students
Work closely with the school nurse concerning the health needs of students, and in incidents of child abuse
Cooperate with teachers in making special education referrals to the ARD committee
Serve as a 504 Case Manager for selected students
Interpret data with students and parents
Assist students and their parents in locating available and appropriate referral sources, and maintain cooperative working relationships with these community agencies
Provide yearly professional development to campus staff in the areas of recognizing and reporting child abuse, Section 504 and suicide prevention, and others areas as appropriate
Assist students with completing the financial aid process, and the admission process at their selected college or university
Support students with questions and concerns regarding post-secondary options
Support district initiatives to address summer melt
Work with Advanced Academics Specialist to complete the application process for dual credit (For High School Counselors)
Assist with resolving conflicts with master schedule
Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clerical Aides and student workers as assigned (For Middle School & High School Counselors)
WORKING CONDITIONS: Mental Demands:
Communicating well, making multiple decisions regarding students’ educational, physical, and emotional well being, and maintaining emotional control under stress
Physical demands/environmental factors:
Extended hours of interpersonal relationships
Prolonged and irregular hours
Extended periods of computer data entry
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be turned off in our systems. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but then some parts of the website might not work.
Security
User experience
Target group oriented cookies
These cookies are set through our website by our advertising partners. They may be used by these companies to profile your interests and show you relevant advertising elsewhere.
Google Analytics
Google Ads
We use cookies
🍪
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to personalize content, optimize the user experience and to indvidualize and evaluate advertising. By clicking Okay or activating an option in the cookie settings, you agree to this.
The best remote jobs via email
Join 5'000+ people getting weekly alerts with remote jobs!
