Counselor/Intermediate

Implement the district’s comprehensive school counseling program plan to address the unique needs of each student through targeted guidance instruction, personalized advising, and responsive counseling services. Responsibilities Deliver school counseling guidance curriculum. Provide orientation sessions for parents and students. Provide college and career awareness activities. Coordinate and/or deliver required legislative awareness activities such as suicide prevention, bullying prevention, digital citizenship, fentanyl poisoning, human trafficking, and other related student safety initiatives. Confer with students, parents, and teachers when needed. Conduct individual and group counseling. Conduct small group counseling and/or guidance sessions for students. Assist in the referral process and educational placement of students with special needs. Serve as a resource for students, parents, and staff members to access community resources. Play an active role in dropout prevention. Assist individual students in demonstrating self-confidence in reaching educational goals. Assist with student classroom and program placement. Assist with coordination of grade level transition. Plan, implement, and evaluate a campus-level comprehensive school counseling program to serve all students through guidance curriculum, responsive services, individual planning and system support. Consult with the district’s school counseling team as needed. Adhere to all required timelines and established procedures. Meet deadlines as established by the PEIMS/technology departments for scheduling and data information. Maintain and communicate a current calendar of school counseling activities. Attend required district professional development and staff meetings. Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships. Cooperate with and support faculty and staff. Conduct and analyze an annual needs assessment, and then implement programs based on the data. Maintain and improve professional competence through ongoing learning, including reading, coursework, and participation in professional development activities. Demonstrate self-control and exhibit an overall positive approach. Maintain confidentiality. Perform other duties as assigned. Experience Experience working with students in an educational setting or with school-aged children Experience supporting students/school-aged children in crisis situations Qualifications Professional school counselor’s certificate Knowledge of school counseling procedures, student assessment, and college and career awareness Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills Serve students in accordance with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) school counseling standards. Knowledge of and experience in the interpretation of various assessment instruments Knowledge of academic curriculum Knowledge/awareness of how to access community resources Employment Demands Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment Posture: Prolonged sitting, frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion: Frequent walking Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying less than 15 pounds; occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior Environment: Work inside, may work outside Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; occasional district travel; may work prolonged or irregular hours Group / Grade 5-6 Compensation Pay Grade AE-3 - Minimum pro-rated salary - $74,746 #J-18808-Ljbffr Conroe Independent School District