School Counselor

Job Title: Counselor Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Reports to: Principal Pay Grade: AP 4 Dept./School: PreK – 12 Length of Contract: 10.5 mos. Revised: July 2014 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 the assigned school. Counsel students to fully develop each student's academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of special populations students. Qualifications Master's degree in guidance counseling Valid Texas teacher certificate 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 Two years teaching experience. Major Responsibilities And Duties 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. General Employee Requirements Support and align work with the mission, vision, and beliefs of the district. Follow and support board policies in areas of related responsibility. Ensure district resources are managed effectively to maximize resources for student learning. Share in the development and implementation of district success plans. Actively participate in ongoing development to improve work quality and district contribution. Model integrity, work ethic, and professionalism as a suitable example for LISD students. Supervisory Responsibilities Supervise assigned counseling aide(s) and clerical employee(s). Working Conditions Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Includes information from the Professional School Counselor Performance Evaluation Form and Job Description distributed by the Texas Education Agency. #J-18808-Ljbffr