Counselor, Elementary (9878)

Counselor, Elementary

Collaboratively work with school faculty and staff, students, parents, and community to plan, implement, evaluate, and advocate for a comprehensive school counseling program at the school assigned. Organize and deliver services through the four components: Guidance Curriculum, Responsive Services, Individual Planning, and System Support as specified in the Texas Model for a Comprehensive School Counseling Program. Counsel students to fully develop each student's academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of all students.

Master's degree from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas Professional School Counselor certification preferred (or meets qualifications for Texas School Counselor Deficiency Plan). Note: As of September 1, 2023, two years of classroom teaching experience is no longer required.

Or, Master's degree in counseling related field (such as LMSW)

Knowledge of the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs

Knowledge of counseling procedures, intervention strategies, and student appraisal systems.

Knowledge of academic programs, policies, and procedures.

Knowledge of effective dropout recovery and prevention practices.

Knowledge of community-based organizations and resources.

Knowledge of district policies and regulations.

Skill in interacting effectively with parents and community partners.

Skill in facilitating campus-level teams.

Skill in communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Skill in analyzing complex information and data.

Skill in implementing long-range and immediate plans.

Skill in operating standard computer and software applications, including but not limited to electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations.

Skill in using student information systems to access and interpret student data

Skill in tracking time spent in the four components of a Comprehensive School Counseling Program

Skill in communicating and collaborating between and among various areas of the district to support healthy students, high student achievement, and customer satisfaction.

Ability to organize and prioritize work responsibilities.

Consult with school staff, parents, and other community members to increase student effectiveness and promote student success.

Provide guidance to assist all students in developing and applying skills for maximum educational, career, personal, and social growth.

Coordinate and deliver classroom guidance, group guidance and serve as a consultant to teachers based on assessed needs of campus.

Plan, implement, and evaluate a balanced, comprehensive school counseling program to serve all students under supervision of Counseling Coordinator.

Advocate for the school counseling program and counselors' ethical and professional standards with school personnel, parents, students, and the community.

Support the implementation, monitoring, and/or evaluation of assigned programs for elementary education, curriculum, and/or instructional support, and ensure that assigned programs are efficiently and effectively administered.

Support and participate in meeting the objectives of the campus/department improvement plans.

Advocate for all students and provide professional expertise to help staff, parents, and other community members understand individual behavior and human relationships.

Assist all students with developing and applying skills for maximum educational, career, personal, and social growth during school years and beyond.

Intervene with students whose developmental needs, personal concerns, or problems affect their continued educational, career, personal, or social development.

Make referrals as appropriate in consultation with the student's parent or guardian.

Coordinate people and resources in the school, home, and community to support achievement to assist parents and staff.

Guide individuals and groups of students and parents to plan, monitor, and manage the student's social and educational development.

Use accepted theories and effective techniques to provide individual and/or group developmental, preventive, remedial, and/or crisis counseling.

Interpret standardized test results and other available student data to promote sound decision-making for students and others involved in the students' development.

Facilitate the transition for students between elementary and secondary education.

Assist campuses in resolving parent/student issues and concerns in a timely manner.

Assist in managing student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

Manage resources and activities related to campus needs.

Maintain collaborative inter-professional relationships.

Commit to current professional and ethical standards of competence and practice.

Coordinate departmental activities with other District offices and administrators and provide assistance to requesting departments.

Follow District and department policies and procedures.

Analyze critical needs in assigned areas and work collaboratively to implement and improve programs.

Accept responsibility for self-directed professional development through continuous efforts to improve their competence in meeting and exceeding standards in performing job responsibilities.

Participate in professional development that increases effectiveness and improves District performance.

Support the administration of state-mandated testing at campuses in compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Monitor and review campus test data and use findings to assist with planning corrective action for the affected group of students and/or campuses.

Forge partnerships with community agencies, businesses, and universities to better serve the needs and interests of all students.

Interface with governmental agencies, business and civic organizations, and the community to provide needed information and to promote the District's initiatives.

Foster positive morale by participating in team building activities and the decision-making process.

Communicate and collaborate with campus/department staff to enhance service delivery, program development, and customer satisfaction.

Comply with policies established by federal and state law, including but not limited to State Board of Education and local Board policy.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

None

Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Use a computer for prolonged periods, resulting in repetitive hand motions

Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Work inside, may work outside

Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions; work occasional prolonged or irregular hours