Counselor – Middle School (Anticipated Openings for 2026 - 2027 School Year)

Job Title: Counselor � Middle School Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports to: Building Principal Pay Grade: AP 4 � 200 Days
Dept./School: Assigned Campus Date Revised: February 20, 2026

Primary Purpose:
To counsel students to fully develop each student's academic, career, personal, and social abilities

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification:
• Minimum of a master's degree.
• A valid school counseling certificate or such other credentials as may be required by the State Board for Educator Certification for this position.

• 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
• Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data

• Experience:
• At least two years of teaching experience.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Guidance:
• Delivers classroom guidance curriculum with the use of effective instructional skills and structured group sessions based on mandates and campus needs
• Takes an active role in communicating the comprehensive school counseling program to students, parents, staff, and the community at large
• Serves as a consultant to teachers who conduct lessons based on the school's/district's guidance and social and emotional learning (SEL) curricula
• Advises students and their guardians regarding the importance of postsecondary education and coursework designed to prepare students for postsecondary education
• Provides information to students and their guardians regarding career and technical education programs of study
• Advises students and their guardians regarding endorsements, personal graduation plans, and the process of selecting courses

• Responsive Services:
• Respects confidentiality
• Remains available to students, providing counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity
• Counsels individuals and small groups using appropriate counseling theories and techniques in response to students' needs
• Coordinates resources referrals and follow-up procedures for students within the school and community
• Provides counseling to students who are targeted, bystanders, or alleged perpetrators of bullying if requested by parents or principals

• Individual Planning:
• Monitors and provides support for students at risk of not graduating with their cohorts
• Aids students in course selection and personal graduation plans through evaluating pertinent records, assessments, student interests, and postsecondary plans
• Facilitates and coordinates parent conferences
• With the assistance of school staff, interprets standardized test results and other assessment data that assists students in making educational and career plans

• System Support:
• Assists in the prevention and intervention of school dropouts by working cooperatively with teachers, administrators, and attendance officers
• Consults teachers, advisory boards or councils, support specialists, and other personnel and volunteers regarding the needs of the students and the comprehensive school counseling program
• Provides leadership and support for parent education programs and community relations efforts, including programs such as Partners for Positive Youth Development
• Uses data to show the impact of the school counseling program on student achievement, attendance, and behavior
• Works collaboratively to advocate for individual students and specific groups of students

• Professional Growth and Development:
• Regularly attends Counseling and AVID department meetings
• Attends grief-informed and trauma-informed intervention training
• Seeks and attends training to develop the technology skills necessary to perform duties efficiently and effectively
• Engages in continuous learning through professional reflection and active collaboration with colleagues
• Remains current in the field by reading literature, attending professional meetings and conferences, and by discussing development and topics of mutual interest with others in the field of school counseling
• Performs all other duties as deemed necessary by the Executive Director of Counseling Services or designee

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment;
Posture: Sitting/standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds);
Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions. District-wide and statewide travel. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

Other: Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures; Other duties as assigned

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. This job is not an employment agreement or contract. The administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

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Approved by: Vicky Cisneros Date: 04/22/26
Reviewed by: Kyalla Bowens Date: 04/22/26