Counselor - Elementary

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Counselor - Elementary
Contract Days: 193
Pay Grade: Administrative Level 4
Primary Purpose:
Advocate for and support all students in their personal, social, academic and career development 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. Serve on the campus Response to Intervention (Rtl) team to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive program of services including counseling services for students identified at risk.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification Requirements*:
Master's Degree in Counseling
Valid Texas School Counselor Certification
Minimum of two creditable years of teaching experience
* Interested applicants not yet meeting the above requirements must provide proofof the following:
-completion of a minimum of 24 graduate-level hours with 12 hours in guidance and counseling,
-ability to earn a master's degree in counseling (as demonstrated by a Certification Deficiency Plan) and SBEC school counselor certification within one calendar year, and
-fall eligibility for an emergency permit from TEA.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Able to:
Communicate effectively (verbal and written)
Demonstrate organizational adeptness
Maintain professional and emotional composure
Promote a positive, caring environment
Interpret policies and procedures
Support expectations consistent with district counseling program objectives
Knowledge of:
Appropriate interventions to meet the needs of at-risk students
State identified at-risk criteria
Community agencies and support services for at-risk students