Substitute Office - Substitute - Counselor - 2026-27
Substitute - Counselor - 2026-27
Substitute Office
690 E. Lamar Blvd.
Arlington , TX 76011
Substitute - Counselor
Job Number 0000764469
Start Date
Open Date 05/01/2026
Closing Date 04/30/2027
ROLE AND PURPOSE: Provide a comprehensive guidance and counseling program for all students in grades PK-12. Consult with teachers, parents and staff to enhance their effectiveness in helping children's educational, personal, social, emotional and career development. The Guidance and Counseling Department will handle referrals of qualified candidates to principals requesting a counseling substitute. The campus will handle placement and substitute paperwork.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Master's Degree from accredited college or university
Valid Texas Counselor's Certification
Requirements:
Must be willing to work at any level - elementary, junior high or high school
Experience:
Two years experience managing groups of students and providing instruction, or related work experience
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT
Maintain a comprehensive school counseling program in the four components of guidance curriculum, responsive service, individual planning and system support.
Guide individuals and groups of students through the development of educational, personal, social or emotional plans.
SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION CLIMATE
Support all students, staff and parents
Counsel individuals and small groups of students who are in at-risk situations
Consult with teachers, parents, and staff regarding meeting children's developmental needs and regarding specific information about the children for whom they have responsibility
SCHOOL/ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENT
Coordinate, conduct or participate in activities which contribute to the social emotional learning of students
Demonstrate leadership ability
Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively with other professionals
STUDENT MANAGEMENT
SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Maintain a high level of integrity and service at all times
Apply good public relations skills when working with school personnel and community members
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s) if applicable
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; [P.E. teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)]
Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment
Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours
Additional Job Information
Days worked: as needed
Pay Grade Adm/Prof 3