Region: 4
School District/Employer: District Category/Employer: Campus,
Position: Counselor,
Assignment Level: Level Alternative School Elementary High School Middle School Job Title: Counselor (All-Levels)
School: Campus Description: Date Posted: 6/11/2024
Deadline: Until Filled
Openings: 3
Commitment: Full Time
Description/Notes: PRIMARY FUNCTION
Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program at assigned campus. Counsel students to fully develop each student's academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of special population students.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification:
Master's degree in counseling from an accredited college or university
Valid Texas school counselor certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of school district organization, operations, and administrative policies
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Ability to make independent decisions regarding planning, organizing, and scheduling
Excellent public relations, organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets, perform data analysis
Ability to multi-task numerous complex administrative activities
Experience:
Two years creditable experience as a classroom teacher
EVALUATION
Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with provision of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Plan and conduct structured group lessons to deliver the district's guidance curriculum effectively and in accordance with students' developmental needs. Collaborate with teachers who teach guidance-related curriculum.
Guide individual students, groups of students, and parents to plan, monitor, and manage the student's own educational and career development including creating and reviewing personal graduation plans and providing information about post-secondary opportunities.
Use accepted theories and effective techniques of developmental guidance to counsel individual students, small groups of students, and parents to plan, monitor, and manage a student's own personal and social development. Provide preventive, remedial, and crisis counseling as needed.
Serve as an impartial, non-reporting resource for interpersonal conflicts and discourse involving two or more students, including accusations of bullying.
Coordinate school, home, and community resources and refer students, parent, and others to special programs and services as needed.
Work collaboratively to advocate for individual students and specific groups of students.
Interpret standardized test results and assessment data to guide students in individual goal setting and planning.
Plan, implement, evaluate, and promote continuous improvement of a balanced comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program that includes guidance curriculum, responsive services, individual planning, and system support components.
Advocate for a school environment that acknowledges and respects diversity.
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents.
Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
Adhere to legal, ethical, and professional standards for school counselors including current professional standards of competence and practice.
Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences.
Serve as second appraiser as needed for the designated teacher appraisal system.
Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
Work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development activities and encourage participation in these activities.
Articulate the school's mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs using appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
Use action plan information for self-directed improvement.
Take an active interest in professional organizations to promote improvement.
Engage in professional development activities to improve leadership effectiveness.
Maintain confidentiality.
Reliable attendance and punctuality.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and the Superintendent of Schools.
Qualifications: Qualifications
Master's degree in counseling from an accredited college or university
Valid Texas school counselor certificate
Salary Range: Pay GradeCalendar DaysSalary Minimum
AD2196 Days$63,645
AD2200 Days$64,944
AD3200 Days$67,370
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