COUNSELOR, ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rev. June 2022
All LISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information
and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.
Job No.: G001 FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: Principal or designee Pay Grade: Counselor Scale
Dept./Campus: Assigned Campus Term: 195 Days
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To plan, implement, evaluate, and promote a comprehensive developmental counseling program through
Accountability, Program Management and Delivery of Services based on the foundational standards of the
Counseling Services Department.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Teach district's developmental guidance curriculum consistent with district's counseling program plan
and tailored to campus needs.
- Develop, maintain, and publicize a yearly campus counseling calendar.
- Set annual counseling department goals to support student needs and/or the campus improvement
plan.
- Support teacher implementation of Second Step, the Leander ISD social skills curriculum.
- Guide individuals and groups of students to develop education plans and career awareness.
- Counsel individual students and small groups with presenting needs and concerns.
- Consult and collaborate with parents, teachers, administrators, community leaders and other
stakeholders to promote and support student success. Collaborate with counseling peers by attending
assigned PLC group meetings.
- Maintain a communication system that effectively collects and disseminates information to other
professionals as appropriate.
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with administrators, teacher, other school staff,
parents, community members.
- Provide families/students referrals to special programs, services, and community resources.
- Interpret tests and other appraisal results appropriately and communicate to school staff, students,
and their parents.
- Plan events and activities to support the comprehensive counseling program goals and student needs
of the campus.
- Evaluate the components of the counseling program and make changes based on data.
- Develop and implement a plan to educate school staff, parents, and community members about the
comprehensive counseling program.
- Respond to crisis situations when appropriate.
- Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.
- Compile, maintain, and file all required physical and computerized reports, records, and other
documents.
- 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.
- Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance to ensure a consistent focus on student learning.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise assigned counseling aide(s) and clerical employee(s).
COUNSELOR, ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rev. June 2022
All LISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information
and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.
GENERAL QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Education/Certification/Experience:
- Master's degree in guidance and counseling.
- Valid Texas School Counselor Certificate.
- Two years teaching experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of counseling procedures; student appraisal; and career development.
- Skill in communication; organization; problem-solving; critical thinking; and flexibility.
- Ability to present information accurately and clearly; manage multiple priorities and projects; and
counsel students towards expected results.
Mental/Physical/Environmental Demands
The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties,
responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all
functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.
- Often operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e., a calculator, copy machine,
and computer printer).
- Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
- Frequently communicates with other employees or public.
- Must be able to exchange accurate information.
- Maintain composure and professionalism at all times.
- Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
- Ability to understand complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work schedules of others on short-term basis.
- Ability to make decisions which have significant impact on the immediate work unit and monitor
impact outside immediate work unit.