Teacher/Professional - Secondary - Counselor
Grades 9-12
Job Number 0000760370
Start Date
Open Date 10/17/2024
Closing Date
ROLE AND PURPOSE:
Provides a comprehensive guidance and counseling program that advocates for and supports all students in their personal, social, academic and career development. This is accomplished through a variety of approaches including, but not limited to, delivery of guidance curriculum in various group sizes to support student development; individual and group counseling; individual student planning and goal-setting activities; consultation and coordination activities to support student success and effective interpretation of student assessment data.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
• Master's Degree from Accredited College or University
• Valid Texas School Counselor's Certification
Experience:
• Two years teaching experience required, or school district counseling experience required.
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
• Demonstrate proficiency in the four components within The Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling
Programs. (Guidance Curriculum, Individual Counseling, Responsive Services and Systems Support)
• Demonstrate knowledge of concepts, principles and methodologies of school counseling including individual and
group counseling, preventive curriculum development, research and evaluation, and student placement.
• Demonstrate knowledge of local and state laws governing school counseling programs and academic records.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication.
• Demonstrate ability to stay calm and focused when dealing with crises.
• Demonstrate the ability to handle multiple tasks and plan and schedule priorities accordingly.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
I. INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT
• Address all student academic and emotional needs by designing, implementing, evaluating,
and enhancing a comprehensive school counseling program that promotes student success.
• Guide individual or a group of students through the development of educational and career
plans.
• Guide individual or a group of students and parents to plan, monitor, and manage their
own personal, social, and academic development.
• Provide crisis intervention counseling as needed.
• Plan, promote and/or support programs which enhance the academic, social and/or
emotional growth of students.
• Guide students in understanding college and career options and the processes.
• Guide students to choose courses consistent with their interests, abilities, and career plans.
• Assist students with developing post-secondary educational plans in accordance with their
interests, abilities, and career choice.
• Consults, facilitates, and maintain communication with parents, teachers, administrators,
and pertinent stakeholders on specific student and parent academic and educational matters
including academic modifications and/or accommodations.
• Stay abreast of high school graduation requirements, including special requirements
mandated by the district.
• Provide teachers with consultation and support their work with students.
• Support teachers in developing and delivering activities and lessons based on the district's
social and emotional curriculum.
• Consults, facilitates, and maintains communication with parents, teachers, administrators,
and pertinent stakeholders on specific student and parent academic and educational matters
including academic modifications and/or accommodations.
II. SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION CLIMATE
• Identify and support at-risk students.
• Counsel individual students and small groups of students who are in at-risk situations.
• Consult with teachers, parents, and staff regarding meeting developmental needs students.
• Participate on school staff teams to serve as an advocate for students and to assist with developing
school practices that may impact student's success.
• Foster a Culture of Care through wellness activities, meaningful parent involvement, celebration of
achievement, building positive norms and encouraging innovation.
III. SCHOOL/ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENT
• Coordinate, conduct or participate in activities which contribute to the effective operation of the
school.
• Demonstrate leadership ability.
• Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively with other professionals.
IV. ADMINISTRATION AND FISCAL/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
• None.
V. STUDENT MANAGEMENT
• Refer students in at-risk situations and/or their parents to special programs that support their
need.
• Acts as a student advocate, leader, collaborator, and systems change agent.
VI. SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS
• Always maintain a high level of integrity and service.
• Apply good public relations skills when working with school personnel, parents and community
members.
VII. PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
• Pursue continuous professional growth.
• Demonstrates ethical and professional behaviors and standards as set forth by the American Counseling
Association, the American School Counselor Association, and the state of Texas.
• Attend 2 hours of ethics training each year.
VIII. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
• None
IX. MISCELLANEOUS
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by principal.
X. MENTAL DEMANDS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard
instructional equipment.
• Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping
• Motion: Moderate walking
• Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
• Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure
to noise
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress,
with frequent interruptions.
Duty Days 212
Pay Grade Admin Professional 3