Counselor Elem & Eec School 2025 - 2026

Ector County Independent School District • Odessa, TX

4d

About The Position

To provide counseling services and educational guidance to all students; to provide consultation for school personnel, parents and community support groups in efforts to promote the physical and emotional well-being of all students.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in counseling or related field
• State Certification in School Counseling
• Organization skills
• Individual and group counseling skills

Nice To Haves

• Trauma and critical incidents training preferred
• Minimum 2 years’ successful classroom teaching experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Counsel students to fully develop each student’s academic career, personal and social abilities
• Plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive guidance program as described in Texas Education Code 33 targeting identified student needs at the campus including: Guidance Curriculum: Awareness, skill development and application of the skills of everyday life including: self-confidence, self-efficacy, motivation to achieve, decision-making, goal-setting, planning and problem-solving skills, interpersonal effectiveness, social skills, communication skills, cross-cultural effectiveness, responsible behavior and character development.
• Promote the student's personal, academic, and social growth in the educational setting
• Assist student in understanding the school rules and developing self-discipline
• Conduct orientation for pupils new to the building
• Assist students in transition including transition to Junior High and High school
• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions Responsive Services, prevention and intervention: Academic concerns, school related concerns (tardiness, absences & truancy, misbehavior, school-avoidance, drop-out prevention), relationship concerns, physical/sexual/emotional abuse, grief/loss, substance abuse, family issues, and harassment issues, coping with stress, suicide prevention, conflict resolution or any other life issues.
• Provide referrals to community services and agencies as appropriate
• Assist in identification of students who would benefit from special programs and services
• Assist in an effective referral process for students to access special programs and services
• Provide counseling and Psychosocial Interventions including working with parents and staff on Behavior Intervention Plans Individual planning and goal setting: Acquisition of skills, awareness of educational opportunities, appropriate course selection, lifelong learning, utilization of test scores, knowledge of potential career opportunities, planning, training and positive work habits, personal-social development of health self-concepts, development of adaptive and adjustive social behavior.
• Increase the student's knowledge of occupational opportunities and the training programs for each occupation
• Develop the student's knowledge of the opportunities and requirement of his or her social environment
• Assist in the implementation of the career education program System support including program delivery and support: Guidance program planning and development, parent education, teacher/administrator consultation, staff development for educators, school improvement planning, counselors’ professional development, research and publishing, community outreach and public relations.
• Provide resources and training for faculty and staff to enhance the implementation of the guidance program
• Educate the school staff, parents, and the community about the guidance program through a public information program
• Consult with parents, teachers, administrators and other relevant individuals to enhance the educational experience for students
• Conduct at least one in-service program in the building for teachers and administrators
• Serve as a member of the Admissions, Review and Dismissal Committee as appropriate
• Maintain a working knowledge of current trends and issues in education
• Enhance professional development by attending appropriate staff development to meet district requirements including staff development provided by the district, local professional counselor organizations, regional training centers, and/or state counselor conferences.
• Participate in the planning and evaluation of the state and district testing programs
• Interpret test results for school personnel, parents, and students
• Prepare reports as requested by the Director of Guidance and Counseling
• Perform any other duties and tasks assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees