ACE (Accelerating Campus Excellence) Counselor - Elementary School
JobID: 7229 Position Type: Accelerating Campus Excellence (ACE) Date Posted: 12/16/2025 Location: To Be Determined Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Additional Information:
Counselor - Elementary School Location: To Be Determined Salary: Appropriate Level of Counselor Salary Schedule + $10,000 stipend Duty Days: 212
Fort Worth ISD's Accelerating Campus Excellence (ACE) schools are driving rapid change where it matters most. We place top-tier teachers and leaders in campuses ready for transformation; schools that are rising from historically low performance to become thriving centers of learning. ACE educators extend learning time, deliver high-impact instruction, and receive intensive support to accelerate student success. With opportunities for all, excellence, and urgency at the core, ACE schools offer a bold opportunity to make a lasting difference.
Position Purpose: Develops and implements a comprehensive developmental guidance program for all students to promote student success and school completion as specified by law in the Texas Education Code Section 33.005.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Creates a respectful atmosphere focused on customer service. • Respects student confidentiality and the integrity of the educational process. • Engages students in personalized education, career interest and awareness and college readiness activities (inventories, exploration, guidance lessons, Education Go Get It, and so forth). • Advocates for students, mediates and facilitates on behalf of student interests and needs. • Communicates effectively to disseminate information about students to other professionals as appropriate for follow up and disposition. • Provides responsive, intentional counseling to students identified as needing additional support to address specific student outcomes and identified goals. • Serves on Trauma Response Team - Completes Suicide and Violence Risk Assessments of students in crisis. • Responds to students individually and serves as an active participant in the Response to Intervention (RtI) process; selects and uses counselor interventions appropriate to student needs and circumstances. • Provides group counseling with student outcomes and goals identified; provides referral services when appropriate. • Facilitates student referrals to school/District special programs and/or services. • Provides engaging student guidance lessons systematically in the 8 strands as identified in the G&C Framework (topics and schedule for all students according to policy). • Teaches guidance units effectively as indicated from student and teacher feedback. • Maintains accurate professional records of counseling and Student Support Services related activities on a daily basis. • Develops and maintains positive working relationships with representatives from community agencies, mentors and others supporting the counseling program. • Engages parents and provides targeted parent education opportunities related to personalized education, career awareness, and college readiness. • Educates faculty, parents, community and students about the guidance program and services through public information programs (Open House, PTO meetings, Campus Website, and so forth). • Interprets assessment data to students and parents as a student advocate, promoting understanding of educational planning options. • Interprets information and ideas effectively and participates in campus wide staff development as outlined in the G&C Framework. • Accurately assesses student and family needs for referral and is knowledgeable regarding area resources. • Demonstrates an understanding of data driven decision making as it relates to student development and placement. • Collaborates and develops data driven program objectives (CEIP/MEASURE) and monitors progress each 6 weeks throughout the year. • Evaluates the effectiveness of individual activities and the overall program success in meeting desired student outcomes identified in the counseling objectives in the CEIP to submit year-end report to all stakeholders. • Collaborates in the planning and evaluation of the student assessment activities. • Interprets assessment data to school personnel as a student advocate, with targeted intervention and educational planning processes. • Observes ethical standards of the Texas and American School Counselor Associations. • Pursues continuous professional growth and development to maintain current understanding of procedures and practices in the field of professional school counseling. • Performs counseling related responsibilities aligned with the Texas Education Code and the FWISD Guidance and Counseling Framework.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None.
Personal Work Relationships: All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals. Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic. Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer. Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
Other Duties as Assigned: Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Knowledge of comprehensive guidance programs, counseling procedures, intervention skills, student appraisal, career development and post-secondary opportunities. • Knowledge of pre/post high school program eligibility requirements. • Knowledge of college/university admissions processes, scholarship programs and other educational opportunities. • Knowledge of current developments in business and industry regarding career opportunities and employment. • Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles. • Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans. • Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students. • Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy. • 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 maintain confidential student records. • Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed. • Ability to organize and coordinate work. • Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms, with District leaders, students and parents. • Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth. • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Travel Requirements: Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards: Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment such as Promethean Board. Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting. Motion: Frequent walking; frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching. Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) Environment: Works inside; may work outside; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours. Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position. Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions; may work prolonged or irregular hours
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Education: Masters degree from accredited college or university. Certificate/License: Valid Texas Teaching Certification preferred; Valid Texas Counselor Certification. Experience: 2 years' classroom teaching experience in a public or accredited private school preferred.