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High School: Lead Professional School Counselor 2026-2027
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High School: Lead Professional School Counselor 2026-2027

Fort Bend Independent School District -
Sugar Land, TX

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Job Details

Qualifications

Customer service
Professional ethics
Research
Master's degree
Working with students
Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods)

Full Job Description

Description

Job Overview
The Lead Professional School Counselor High School will provide counseling services to assist students in maximizing their educational experience. The incumbent will provide strong leadership, program management, guidance, and direction to school counselors in the development and implementation of the campus Developmental Guidance and Counseling Program and the district College and Career Readiness (CCR) Plan, consistent with district and school-identified needs, goals and objectives. The Lead Counselor will act as the coordinator of the campus counseling staff and liaison between the campus and central administration.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Guidance Curriculum

Provide classroom guidance lessons for all grade levels as determined by district expectations and campus needs in alignment with the Texas Education Code (TEC), The Texas Developmental Guidance Model, and The American School Counseling Association (ASCA); maintain a monthly calendar of guidance activities to be made available to campus staff
Develop and implement college and career readiness activities for all students throughout the year to include implementation of SchooLinks scope and sequence and Career Days/Fairs

Responsive Services

Develop behavioral interventions to be delivered in the classroom; implement behavioral interventions individually or in small groups in collaboration with teachers, as needed
Counsel students individually or in groups regarding presenting concerns, respond to students who are in crisis, assist students with transitions (8th to 9th, returning from DAEP/JJAEP etc.), inform supervisors of student threats to themselves and/or other students, and participate in campus and district crisis intervention response teams
Consult through conferences, phone calls, and individual meetings with various stakeholders including teachers, parents, administrators, school psychologists, diagnosticians, nurses, and other professionals, and identify and disseminate information about appropriate community resources
Initiate and/or assist other campus staff in making referrals to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS) and respond to requests for additional information from TDFPS

Individual Planning

Counsel students individually regarding problem-solving, study skills, building positive relationships, decision-making skills, academic growth and responsibility, communication skills, and appropriate social behavior, as well as assist students in career exploration and development, and the process leading to appropriate post-secondary educational placement, available scholarships and financial aid, and other resources
Provide consultation services as needed regarding student needs by participating in various campus team meetings (i.e., instructional support teams, 504, ARDs, Gifted and Talented)
Assist with the testing and identification of students referred for the Gifted and Talented program, and in the interpretation of standardized test data and cumulative records to develop realistic goals for students, and assist in developing Accelerated Instructional Plans (AIPs) and Personal Graduation Plans (PGPs)
Guide students in the selection of courses (all levels), endorsements, completion of 4-year high school plans (secondary) and timely credit recovery options as needed (secondary)

System Support

Maintain accurate records of progress toward graduation which may include interpreting/evaluating records from out-of-state and out-of-country schools, assist with transfer of student records and provide transition services for students
and their parents, and develop and maintain student logs and collect relevant student data to support the developmental guidance program
Provide direction, consultation, and training services for teachers, parents, and other relevant staff related to classroom/student management, social/emotional development of children, effective teacher-parent communication, and college and career readiness
Contribute to district and campus leadership teams as appropriate, counseling webpage on the campus website, and support campus programs and special events
Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action and stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality staff development opportunities for personal and professional growth including mandatory district-provided training

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manage the campus counseling department including the assignment of counselor duties and responsibilities to ensure efficient, streamlined systems of operation and effective use of appropriate program resources
Communicate and collaborate with campus leadership to support the implementation of the Developmental Guidance and Counseling Program (DGCP) including analyzing data for the purpose of continuous improvement
Train, monitor, and provide feedback to counselors and assist staff with ways to improve their job performance; assist the principal in the counselor evaluation process
Develop and publish yearly and weekly campus guidance calendars and manage the campus counseling website
Oversee all documents, memos, and correspondence preparation including the development of weekly counseling department agendas, transcript profiles (HS), and student handbooks
Serve as SchooLinks Site Coordinator (MS) or co-coordinator with CCRA (HS)
Gather, analyze and monitor statistical data on student programs (i.e. 504, IMPACT, At-Risk, ELL, AP Potential, AP Minority and Gender Equity enrollment data, AVID Data, drop-outs, CCR District Plan Targeted Measures)
Represent the counseling department at all district lead counselor meetings, administrative team meetings, department chair meetings, middle school vertical team meetings, and other required meetings
Assist administration as needed with the planning and organizing of special recognition events i.e. graduation, awards assemblies, community service awards.
Assist administration with Master schedule conflicts as needed
Implement a comprehensive plan for test interpretation of college readiness assessments (PSAT, AP etc.) to staff, parents and students.
At the high school level, evaluate all foreign transcripts of incoming students and communicate credits and grades earned to the registrar to build official high school transcript
Coordinate and facilitate the transfer of records and transition services

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

Master's degree in Guidance and Counseling or related field
Texas School Counselor Certification or Eligible for Texas Certification Current Texas School Counselor Certification or be eligible to transfer Out of State School Counselor Certification
Minimum of 3 years of secondary counseling experience
Demonstrate integrity and ethics
Display proficient levels of technology applications
Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities
Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings
Meet task completion deadlines established by supervision
Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders
Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met
Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal)

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.

The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

Primary Location: TEXAS

Job: Staff

Organization: SECONDARY

Position Calendar: 220AUG

School Year:2026-2027

Salary Grade: 103

Unposting Date: Sep 30, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

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