Elementary Counselor
Young World Physical Education, New Boston, TX, United States
Elementary Counselor
New Boston Independent School District, New Boston Elementary School, New Boston, Texas.
Job Details
Job ID:
5660675
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Apr 21, 2026 05:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Jul 9, 2026
Job Description
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, 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 and student appraisal
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
Knowledge of the state testing program and accountability system
Benefits
District pays $400/month towards TRS ActiveCare health insurance
District pays for $20,000 life insurance
5 local days in addition to state days
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 development.
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, parents, 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.
11 Month Contract
Position Type:
Full-Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
Contact Information
Lindsay Skinner, Principal
New Boston Elementary School
Email: lskinner@nbschools.net
#J-18808-Ljbffr
New Boston Independent School District, New Boston Elementary School, New Boston, Texas.
Job Details
Job ID:
5660675
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Apr 21, 2026 05:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Jul 9, 2026
Job Description
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, 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 and student appraisal
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
Knowledge of the state testing program and accountability system
Benefits
District pays $400/month towards TRS ActiveCare health insurance
District pays for $20,000 life insurance
5 local days in addition to state days
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 development.
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, parents, 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.
11 Month Contract
Position Type:
Full-Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
Contact Information
Lindsay Skinner, Principal
New Boston Elementary School
Email: lskinner@nbschools.net
#J-18808-Ljbffr