New Summerfield ISD Elementary Counselor

Position - New Summerfield Elementary Counselor

Contact Name - Joe Brannen / Peggy Craft

Contact Phone - 903-726-3306 EXT. 739 / 399

Contact Email - jbrannen@newsummerfieldisd.net / pcraft@newsummerfieldisd.net

Qualifications -

• Masters Degree from an Accredited University.
• Valid Texas certificate for School Counselor.

Comments -

• Please send application and resume to - jbrannen@newsummerfieldisd.net and pcraft@newsummerfieldisd.net
• Deadline to apply is July 1, 2026
• Start date will be by July 23, 2026

Job Description -

1. Counselor for grades PK - 5th grade

2. 504 Coordinator for Elementary Campus, including facilitating 504 meetings to ensure timeliness and compliance

3. Assist with Special Education meetings when needed

4, Assistant Testing Coordinator for Elementary Campus with State and Local Assessments.

5. Provide Character Education lessons daily for Elementary Campus during rotations.

6. Provide support to students at the Elementary Campus with Mental Health issues.

7. Begin a student leadership group at the Elementary Campus

8. Communicate with campus administrators any reporting requirements regarding CPS or TEA.

Consultation

1. Responsible for all counseling of Elementary Students (Grades 5th and below)

2. Consult parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant people to enhance their work with students

3. Work with school personnel and school district residents to obtain resources for students

4. Use an effective referral process to help students and others use special programs and services

Assessment

1. Participate in planning and evaluation of campus standardized testing programs

2. Interpret tests and other appraisal results appropriately

Program Management

1. Plan school guidance and counseling programs to ensure that they meet identified needs

2. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of guidance programs and make changes based on findings

3. Compile, maintain, and file all required physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents

4. Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply assessment data

5. Ability to coordinate district functions

6. Ability to implement policy and procedures

7. Other duties as assigned

Special Knowledge/Skills:

1. Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

2. Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

3. Ability to present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations to students, parents, and district staff