2026-27 Counselor, Middle School

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To plan implement and evaluate a comprehensive program of guidance including counseling services to assigned school; use a planning process to define needs and priorities of populations served; provide a proactive developmental guidance program for all students to maximize personal growth and development; to promote a positive working relationship among and between staff and the schools by establishing a climate conducive to open communication and productive work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Masters Degree required

Texas Counselors Certificate required

Texas Teaching Certificate required

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of counseling procedures; communicate effectively (verbal and written); utilize effective interpersonal skills; possess effective organizational and presentation skills; interpret data federal and state laws and policies; basic computer skills

Experience:

Experience as a classroom teacher required

Working Days:201

Minimum: $317.01

Maximum: $442.29

Note:Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each persons job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Plan and implement the school guidance and counseling program to meet identified needs.

1. Provide guidance and counseling to individuals and groups of students related to their personal needs.

1. Provide guidance and counseling to students in need of counseling interventions.

1. Guide students in learning new skills and concepts that positively impact behavior by providing practice reinforcement assessment for understanding and feedback.

1. Provide individual and group counseling and/or consultation services.

1. Teach the emotional intelligence district curriculum in conjunction with teachers and guidance counselors through individual group and/or classroom activities.

1. Consult with parents administrators school personnel or students about students educational personal and social-emotional needs through conferences phone calls and home visits.

1. Use an effective referral process to work cooperatively with school community and resource persons to assist students.

1. Serve on campus committees that address student needs.

1. Evaluate and compile data on referred students to determine eligibility for counseling as a related service.

1. Compile maintain and file all reports records and other required documents promptly and efficiently.

1. Pursue professional growth by participating in appropriate in-service opportunities and keep abreast of educational changes and developments as reflected in research literature and best practices.

1. Coordinate with staff and provide input regarding students social emotional needs.

1. Foster collaborative educational efforts among staff by supporting the districts philosophy mission and commitment to emotional intelligence development.

1. Keep the principal informed regarding the status of all projects or initiatives undertaken and of directives or requests received internally or externally

1. Use accepted theories and techniques appropriate to school counseling.

1. Adhere to ethical and legal standards.

1. Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.

1. Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).