Counselor - Student Support - High School (Anticipated)

Primary Purpose


Support the mission, vision, and strategic goals of Clear Creek ISD by providing leadership and expertise within a Comprehensive School Counseling Plan. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.

Qualifications

Education/Certification/Licensure


Master's degree in counseling or a relted field from an accredited college or university


Valid Texas Counseling certification preferred or LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LSSP, MSW, or Ph.D. in counseling

Special Knowledge/Skills

Effective communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills


Knowledge of counseling and guidance


Ability to assist with instructional programs and teaching effectiveness


Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data


Demonstration of counseling and leadership


Computer skills consistent with district expectations

Experience


Minimum of 3 years of successful teaching and/or counseling experience preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Provide for an orientation of the student support program activities and services to staff, students, and parents.
2. Coordinate, facilitate, and monitor effectiveness of campus Student Support Program based on student needs.
3. Develop and implement an annual campus needs assessment to determine appropriate social emotional and mental behavioral health support services.
4. Assist in planning appropriate intervention strategies to promote positive student behaviors.
5. Counsel individually and case manage high-risk students as identified, referring to appropriate resources in the school and community as appropriate (Tier 2 and Tier 3 services).
6. Provide risk screening as needed.
7. Meet with students assigned to DAEP and provide ongoing counseling support for these at-risk students upon their return.
8. Consult through conferences, phone calls, and individual meetings with:

• Parents/Guardians
• Administrators
• Diagnosticians
• Nurses
• Psychologists
• Teachers
• Other professionals

1. Inform parents and community about the Student Support Program.
2. Respond in a timely manner to parent calls emails.
3. Guide individuals and groups of students and their parents/guardians to plan, monitor, and manage the student's personal and social development.
4. Partner with parents and appropriate community organizations to address social/emotional and/or mental/behavioral health concerns and requests for support services.
5. Refer students, parents, and /or others to specialized programs and services within the school and community.
6. Identify, compile and provide a current list of appropriate community resources.
7. Serve as a member of the campus counseling team.
8. Provide training and consultation as needed to support the campus "Comprehensive School Counseling Plan".
9. Train campus staff on child abuse prevention and intervention, including how to make referrals to Children's Protective Services.
10. Initiate and/or assist other campus staff in making referrals to Children's Protective Services and respond to requests for information from Children's Protective Services.
11. Organize and provide staff development in the areas of student support and assisting at-risk students.
12. Provide information regarding student support to the faculty.
13. Communicate with faculty, as appropriate, regarding students' needs.
14. Maintain individual and group student support documentation.
15. Collect and summarize data for submission to the Director of Counseling and Student Services.
16. Serve as a member of campus and district Crisis Response Team.
17. Inform supervisors of student threats to themselves and/or other students.
18. Educate students on personal safety, health relationships, suicide prevention, and mental health awareness.
19. Provide resources and support for staff as needed.
20. Exhibit CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
21. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.
22. Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.
23. Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
24. Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
25. Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications.
26. Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional wellbeing of students.
27. Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
28. Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
29. Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
30. Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
31. Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
32. Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
33. Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands


Effective communication, concentration while performing duties; ability to maintain emotional control under stress; ability to work with frequent interruptions; ability to maintain mental endurance due to high intensity of services.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors


Occasional district-wide travel; prolonged use of computer; repetitive hand motions.

Pay Grade: Admin/Program 2

Terms: 198 Days