Middle School Academic Guidance Counselor (2025-2026 Anticipated)

About the position

Under the direction of the Campus Principal and the Director of Social & Emotional Services, plan and implement a guidance and counseling program that supports the academic, personal, and career-related needs and goals of students to ensure successful student outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized case management and guidance to students to develop educational plans and career awareness.
• Plan schedules and recommend courses for students based on educational and career plans.
• Track and ensure students meet all State and local coursework and assessment requirements.
• Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant people to enhance knowledge of and work with individual students.
• Monitor student grades and consult with teachers, parents, and appropriate support teams to help determine appropriate educational solutions for various types of students.
• Coordinate activities that foster the educational and academic goals of the school and district.
• Participate in the planning and delivery of educational and academic guidance topics at district-wide and campus parent/community events.
• Help students transition from elementary school into 6th grade.
• Prepare 8th grade students for successful transition into 9th grade.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Assist with student enrollments, withdrawals, and records requests, as needed.
• Evaluate student records for new students.
• Plan and implement staff development related to case management and academic guidance.
• Serve as an educational resource to students.
• Serve as an advocate for students.
• Help students and others use special programs and services.
• Develop relationships with other guidance and counseling staff.
• Promote WFISD programs to students, parents, administrators, counselors, teachers, and the community.
• Stay up-to-date with changing requirements and legislation regarding student advisement, graduation plans, etc.
• Serve on the 504 Committee.
• Serve on Multi-Tiered Support System (MTSS) Committee.
• Interpret test and other appraisal results appropriately.
• Utilize various assessment results for academic guidance and course planning with students and parents.
• Collaborate with other staff on testing referrals, interpretations, results, administrations, etc, as needed.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in the guidance and counseling area.
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.
• Attend professional workshops and staff development opportunities.
• Attend district PLCs, department, and professional develop meetings, as required.
• Regular attendance.
• Supervise any assigned student aides and clerical employees.
• Provide input to campus principal regarding evaluations of clerical employees.

Requirements

• A master's degree in guidance and counseling
• Valid Texas counseling certificate
• Thorough knowledge of counseling strategies and practices
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Three years teaching experience