Counselor/College

Overview Implement the District Comprehensive Guidance Plan responding to the unique needs of the individual student. Responsibilities Develops a campus-Level College and Career Advisement Plan based on identified school needs—includes activities identified in the District’s Developmental Guidance Plan. Assists individual students in demonstrating self-confidence in reaching educational goals. Confers with students, parents, and teachers when needed. Conducts individual student and parent conferences. Conducts small group guidance sessions for students with special interests. Maintains and distributes materials concerning career investigation, college and financial aid application processes, scholarships and college testing registration and procedures. Assists in school transition activities (Gr. 8 – Post-High School). Provides orientation sessions for parents. Provides college day/night, career day/night, and financial aid workshops. Adheres to timelines and procedures. Meets deadlines as established by the District. Maintains calendar schedule of school and counselor activities. Attends required District in-service and staff meetings. Assists in the planning and implementation of the District College Night. Works with District Coordinator of Guidance and Counseling and other College and Career Center counselors to provide a seamless flow of information and assistance to students and their families. Keeps accurate records of student where students are applying to and eventually attending college/university, community college or trade school. Keeps accurate records of scholarship recipients. Maintains appropriate student records. Keeps entire counseling team apprised of new developments in career and college information. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships. Cooperates with and supports faculty and staff. Demonstrates self-control and exhibits overall positive approach. Promotes positive self-image in students. Treats students consistently and empathetically. Initiates procedure to analyze and modify, as necessary, performance of duties based on self-analysis, feedback from students and interactions with colleagues. Maintains and improves professional competence through reading, course work, and professional activities. Other duties and responsibilities 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. Education/Certification Master’s Degree Professional school counselor’s certificate Special Knowledge/Skills Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, career development and college and financial aid application process Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills Knowledge and experience with various testing instruments Knowledgeable about secondary academic curriculum Supervisory Responsibilities Secretary, if applicable. Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional district travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Note Non-job content such as application prompts or internal process instructions has been removed to focus on the role’s responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Conroe Independent School District