Counselor

Guidance and Counseling Program Leader

The mission of Lockhart Independent School District is to cultivate innovative learners and empower bold leaders who are prepared for a future yet to be imagined.

Across Lockhart ISD, each of our leaders are guided by three core themes embodied in our leadership definition and their corresponding behaviors:

• Having a "Lock"heart" for People" which is focused on developing one's relational capacity;
• Unlocking Potential which is centered on the development and empowerment of both themselves and others; and,
• Being Locked on Excellence which means that every person will have a relentless pursuit for results

Primary Purpose:

Work with school faculty and staff, students, parents, and community to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program at school assigned. Counsel students to fully develop each student's academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of special populations students.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

A Master's degree in guidance and counseling

Valid Texas counselor certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of counseling procedures

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Experience:

Three creditable years of teaching experience as a classroom teacher

Guidance:

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

Counseling:

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

Consultation:

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

Assessment:

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

Program Management:

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

Administration:

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

Professional:

• Adhere to ethical and legal standards and model behavior that is professional, and responsible.
• Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise assigned counseling aide(s) and clerical employee(s).

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

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

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.