Counselor

Job Description: COUNSELOR


Job Title:


Counselor


Duty Days:


207


Reports to:


Principal


Pay Grade:


By Step


Dept/School:


As Assigned


Pay Schedule:


Teacher Pay Scale


Wage/Hour:


Exempt


Date Revised:


1/2025


Primary Purpose:


Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive program of guidance to the school assigned, including counseling services. Provide a proactive developmental guidance program to encourage all students to maximize personal growth and development.


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:

• Three years of teaching experience?

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Guidance

• Teach the school developmental guidance curriculum to students.

• Help teachers incorporate guidance-related information into the existing curriculum.

• Provide guidance to individuals and groups of students to develop education plans and career awareness.

• Counsel individuals and small groups.

Consultation

• Consult parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant people to enhance their work with students.

• Work with school personnel and school district residents to obtain resources for students.

• Use an effective referral process to help students and others use special programs and services.

Assessment

• Participate in planning and evaluation of campus standardized testing program.

• Interpret tests and other appraisal results appropriately.

Program Management

• Plan school guidance and counseling programs to ensure that they meet identified needs.

• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the guidance program and make changes based on findings.

• 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 rules, and board policy in the 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 Growth and Other

• Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

• Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignments

• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrators that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position

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Supervisory Responsibilities :

• Supervise assigned counseling aide(s) and clerical employee(s).

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WORKING CONDITIONS:


Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors


The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.


Tools/Equipment Used : Standard office equipment, including a personal computer and peripherals.


Posture: Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing, /pulling, and twisting


Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of the mouse; occasional reaching


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


Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), exposure to noise; occasional districtwide and statewide travel


Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress