High School Student Support Counselor; Anticipated

High School Student Support Counselor  Anticipated)

Wichita Falls Independent School District Secondary High School – Wichita Falls, Texas

Job : 5531422

Final date to receive applications: Sep 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Mar 01, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 20, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $55,909 to $74,162 Per Year

Job Title: High School Student Support Counselor

Reports to: Director of Social & Emotional Learning / Principal

Dept./School: Campus Assigned

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: Teacher Pay Scale, 205 days

Date Revised: 5/13/25

Primary

Purpose:

Under the direction of the Campus Principal and the Director of Social & Emotional Services, plan and coordinate student intervention and counseling programs designed to assist students in developing their skills to their full potential and provide in‑school supports for students with mental health and behavioral needs or concerns.

Education/Certification:

• A master’s degree in guidance and counseling
• Texas Counseling Certification
• Licensed Professional Counselor or LPC‑Associate (preferred)

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of counseling strategies and practices
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Experience: Three years counseling experience preferred

• Provide individual and/or group counseling for students having trouble with normal developmental tasks, behavioral expectations, social experiences, and other needs as they arise.
• Refer students for specialized or more intensive, regular services to outside agencies, observing district protocols.
• Provide support for students returning to school from mental health, disciplinary, or other alternative placements.
• Coordinate with campus administration to facilitate counseling and behavioral interventions to reduce disciplinary actions and placements for students.
• Coordinate with the Student Support Team to facilitate interventions or identify strategies that can remove barriers to student success.
• Recognize shifting cognitive and emotional needs of students in order to address social and emotional learning needs on campus.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the Student Support programs and services on the campus and adjust program to changing SEL, mental health, and behavioral needs of students.
• Coordinate activities that foster bully prevention, the social and emotional well‑being of students, and other awareness campaigns.
• Provide consultation to school administrators, teachers, staff, students, and parents regarding the social and emotional needs of students.
• Help teachers incorporate SEL strategies and techniques into their classrooms.
• Provide training to campus staff on SEL, trauma‑informed classrooms, and other social and mental health related issues.
• Prepare and deliver guidance lessons to students that help develop life skills, promote good character, and develop resilience.
• Work with school personnel and community agencies to obtain resources for students.
• Use an effective referral process to help students and others use special programs and services.

• Help students and others use special programs and services.
• Develop relationships with other guidance and counseling staff.
• Promote WFISD programs to students, parents, administrators, counselors, teachers, and the community.
• Recruit and collaborate with community agencies as a resource to meet student, parent, campus, and district needs.
• Serve on the District Crisis Team and Campus Threat Assessment Team.

• Participate in planning and evaluation of behavioral and/or mental health assessments.
• Consult with other providers on assessment results and student needs after placements or evaluations (with proper approvals).

• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in the guidance and counseling area.
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
• Communicate effectively…