Revised: 02/19/2025
Position Title: Counselor
Job Title: Counselor
Function: Academic Support
Family: Student Services
Reports to: Campus Principal
Terms of Employment: ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL, ACADEMY
Pay Grade: E17 Minimum Salary: * $57,380 Mid-Point Salary: $69,714
- Salary is determined on directly related experience supported by a service record or experience affidavit. For
more information on our pay policy, please refer to the Compensation Resource Manual. Annualized pay may
be pro-rated based on actual start date.
Minimum
Work Days:
190 Type of Assignment: Full-Time; Exempt Contract Type: Probationary
Educator
Funding
Source:
This position is 100% funded through Title I, Part A (Fund 211).
Annual employment is contingent upon the availability of funds.
Job Scope
Uses significant independent judgment and familiarity of the field to perform work. May be responsible for
administration of various moderate and high complexity departmental programs and may be the lead a group of
employees. May develop policies and procedures and oversee the implementation and execution of them.
Position Summary
To provide appropriate counseling services to students and their families to support the student’s emotional well-
being and enhance learning readiness. This includes facilitating communication regarding students’ academic,
emotional, and social concerns, mediating conflicts between students and teachers, and strengthening parent-
teacher relationships. Additionally, the role involves assisting with college and career readiness activities, referring
students to mental health professionals when necessary, and making recommendations to academic committees
to improve learning outcomes.
Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities
1. Apply extensive expertise in student counseling to design, plan, implement, and evaluate a
comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program for the campus.
2. Guide and support students in achieving their academic, personal, social, and emotional growth while
addressing the unique needs of diverse student populations.
3. Utilize proven student counseling methods to provide individual and group counseling, addressing
barriers to learning. Implement strategies to prevent school dropout and, when necessary, conduct
mental health assessments as outlined in SAISD administrative procedures. Develop individualized
treatment plans as appropriate and facilitate counseling sessions to promote students’ academic and
personal success.
4. Assist students in assessing their aptitudes and abilities by interpreting standardized test scores and other
relevant data. Collaborate with students and parents to develop educational and career plans based on
these evaluations.
5. Support students and families in making critical life decisions, including career selection, post-secondary
education, and career assessments. Develop, plan, and implement programs and events that help
