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Elementary School Counselor Fort Stockton ISD District Wide - Fort Stockton, Texas Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Fort Stockton Ind Sch Dist , and Region 18 Education Service Center Consortium Job Details Job ID: 5953619 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Oct 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: To Be Determined Job Description Job Title: Counselor Reports to: Principal Dept./School: Assigned Campus Primary Purpose Plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program at the assigned campus. Counsel students to fully develop each student’s academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of special population students. Qualifications Education/Certification: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university Valid Texas school counselor 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 Ability to present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations to students, parents, and district staff Experience: Two years teaching experience Major Responsibilities and Duties Guidance Plan and conduct structured group lessons to deliver the district’s guidance curriculum effectively and in accordance with students’ developmental needs. Collaborate with teachers who teach guidance-related curriculum. Guide individual students, groups of students, and parents to plan, monitor, and manage the student’s own educational and career development including creating and reviewing personal graduation plans and providing information about post‑secondary opportunities. Use accepted theories and effective techniques of developmental guidance to counsel individual students, small groups of students, and parents to plan, monitor, and manage a student’s own personal and social development. Provide preventive, remedial, and crisis counseling as needed. Consultation Coordinate school, home, and community resources and refer students, parent, and others to special programs and services as needed. Work collaboratively to advocate for individual students and specific groups of students. Assessment Interpret standardized test results and assessment data to guide students in individual goal setting and planning. Program Management and Administration Plan, implement, evaluate, and promote continuous improvement of a balanced comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program that includes guidance curriculum, responsive services, individual planning, and system support components. Advocate for a school environment that acknowledges and respects diversity. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations Adhere to legal, ethical, and professional standards for school counselors including current professional standards of competence and practice. Supervisory Responsibilities Supervise assigned counseling aide(s) and clerical employee(s). Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors Tools/Equipment Used : Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment Posture : Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion : Frequent walking Lifting : Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior Environment : Work inside, may work outside Mental Demands : Maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours Position Type : Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Gil‑Rey Madrid , Superintendent District Wide Phone: (432)336-4000 Email: gil.madrid@fsisd.net #J-18808-Ljbffr

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