Counselor - High School

Counselor - High School JobID: 3875 Position Type: Professional/Counselor - High School Date Posted: 7/15/2026 Location: University High Date Available: 07/25/2023 Additional Information: Show/Hide Job Title: Counselor - High School Wage/Hour Status: Exempt/Contract Reports To: Middle School Principal & Director of PEIMS and Counseling Pay Grade/Days: 104/203 Dept. /School: Assigned Campus Date Revised: 2020 Primary Purpose: Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive program of guidance to school assigned, including counseling services. Provide a proactive developmental guidance program to encourage all students to maximize personal grow and development. Qualifications: Education/Certification: Master’s degree or current enrollment in program leading to Master’s degree and full counselor certification or Valid Texas Counselor certificate Special Knowledge/Skills: Evidence of leadership skills, especially in the area of diverse populations and at-risk students Ability to collaborate with diverse staff and community members in the delivery or programs and services to at-risk students Working knowledge of state codes, governing guidance and counseling services Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Strong computer skills in working with internet and software programs Working skills in Microsoft office and Excel Experience Two years teaching experience . Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Use of computers and related technology. High pressure, fast pace, multiple deadlines, people intensive, frequent public contact. Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable. Non Discrimination Statement The Waco Independent School District (District) as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or genetic information in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX, please email titleixcoordinator@wacoisd.org or contact Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and/or Waco ISD Coordinator of Student Management at 254-755-9410 and/or Waco ISD Director of Athletics at 254-745-2250. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII, as amended, contact Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 254-755-9410. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, contact Waco ISD Director of Special Education at 254-755-9431 or; P.O. Box 27, Waco, TX, 76703. Email To A Friend Print Version Openings as of 7/16/2026