What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor-Elementary position at Hillsboro Independent School District?
JobID: 464
Position Type:
Administration/Counselor
Administration/Counselor
Date Posted:
5/11/2026
5/11/2026
Location:
Hillsboro Intermediate School
Hillsboro Intermediate School
Counselor-Secondary
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in guidance and counseling from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate (certified as School Counselor)
If not fully certified as counselor: must be certified as a teacher st the grade level of this assignment; have 24 hours of graduate-level credit, including 12 semester hours in guidance and counseling; have 3 creditable years of classroom teaching experience; and be currently enrolled in accredited master's degree program for counseling
Valid Texas teaching certificate (certified as School Counselor)
If not fully certified as counselor: must be certified as a teacher st the grade level of this assignment; have 24 hours of graduate-level credit, including 12 semester hours in guidance and counseling; have 3 creditable years of classroom teaching experience; and be currently enrolled in accredited master's degree program for counseling
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive program of guidance, including counseling services to campus. Use a planning process to define needs and priorities of population served. Provide a proactive, developmental guidance program for all students to maximize personal growth and development.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to supervise assigned counseling aide(s) and clerical employee(s)
Knowledge of appropriate testing procedures and master scheduling
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to supervise assigned counseling aide(s) and clerical employee(s)
Knowledge of appropriate testing procedures and master scheduling
EXPERIENCE:
Three years teaching experience.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Hillsboro ISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
SALARY:
Placement of appropriate salary schedule will be according to years of experience and training.
MONTHS
11
FLSA Status: Exempt