Counselor - Bilingual Preferred

Cedars International Academy Schools

A Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) District

Job Title: Counselor - Pre-K-12th Grade Wage/Hour Status: Exempt


Reports to: Principals, Superintendent Working Days: 198 days


Dept./School: Assigned Campus Date Revised: 1/2026

Primary Purpose:


Work with school faculty and staff, students, parents, and the community to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program. 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 guidance counseling


Valid Texas counseling certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:


Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development


Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills


Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Experience:


Two years of teaching experience


Proficient in Spanish (preferred) and English

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Guidance

1. Teach campus developmental guidance curriculum consistent with the district's guidance program plan and tailored to campus needs.
2. Assist teachers in the teaching of guidance-related curriculum.
3. Guide individuals and groups of students to develop education plans and career awareness

Counseling

1. Counsel individual students and small groups with presenting needs and concerns.

Consultation

1. Consult parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant people to enhance their work with students.
2. Work with school and community personnel to bring together resources for students.
3. Maintain a communication system that effectively collects and disseminates information to other professionals as appropriate.
4. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other school professionals and representatives of community resources.
5. Use an effective referral process to assist students and others in using special programs and services

Assessment

1. Participate in the planning and evaluation of the campus standardized testing program.
2. Interpret tests and other appraisal results appropriately and communicate to school personnel, students, and their parents.
3. Maintain the confidentiality of student assessment

Program Management

1. Plan school guidance and counseling programs to ensure that they meet identified needs, priorities, and program objectives.
2. Implement a comprehensive and balanced program.
3. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the guidance program and individual activities, and make changes based on findings.
4. Educate the school staff, parents, and community about the guidance program through a public information program.
5. Compile, maintain, and file all required physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents

Administration

1. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and board policy in the guidance and counseling area.
2. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
3. Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
4. Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.

Professional

1. Adhere to ethical and legal standards and model behavior that is professional and responsible.
2. Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignments.

Other

1. Other duties as assigned in the best interest of the school district

Supervisory Responsibilities:


None.

Working Conditions:


Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:


Maintain emotional control under stress.


The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.