Counselor - Part-time Temporary Pool

Part Time Counselor
Temporary/hourly position without benefits. The Austin Independent School District, as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression or any other basis protected by law in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment decisions.
Job Title: Part Time Counselor Pay Grade: P/T CI
Austin ISD Equity Statement
Austin ISD is committed to developing shared definitions and expectations of equity across our District that are consistent with our Board priorities. The definition of equity from the National Equity Project will guide our transformational work. Educational equity means that each child receives what they need to develop to their full academic and social potential. Working towards educational equity: ensuring equally high outcomes for all participants in our educational system; interrupting [disrupting] inequitable practices, examining biases, and creating inclusive multicultural school environments for adults and children; This position requires knowledge of counseling techniques, strategies, and the developmental stages of children (social and emotional, mental wellness, and academic growth). Incumbent just have the knowledge of the opportunities and resources available to students upon graduation (e.g., job market trends and outlooks, employment agencies, career, and academic programs). This position also requires knowledge of State, local, Federal, and school policies, and procedures regarding such matters as grade promotion, graduation, and behavior. Counsel students to fully develop each student's academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of special population students. Interpret standardized test results, provide individual or group counseling to students, offer career development activities, provide strategies for grade level transitions, and advise students in individual goal setting and planning.

Provide information regarding college admissions processes, obtaining a part-time job, adjusting to a new school, life situations, and high school graduation requirements.

Plan, organize, implement, and deliver structured group lessons according to the District's counseling curriculum to improve students' interpersonal and intrapersonal effectiveness, personal health and safety, post-secondary planning and readiness, and other developmental needs.
Serve as communication facilitator between students, parents/guardians and teachers.
Have knowledge of resources within the community (e.g., Obtain, record, and interpret student appraisal test data and student records (e.g., intelligence and general aptitude test data. Assist staff with educational placement of students by interpreting assessment data and provide current educational placement for long-term career planning.
Create and review personal graduation plans and provide information about post-secondary opportunities.
Create a balanced curriculum by using well-planned and intentional activities and materials, incorporating guest speakers, and offering engaging delivery techniques, including technology tools.
Assist individual students and their parents or guardians in monitoring their academic, career, personal, and social development as they progress in school.
Have knowledge of current mental health issues, assess student needs following Austin ISD policy and protocol, and make appropriate referrals, as needed.
Plan and deliver effective comprehensive counseling, activities and/or experiences in collaboration with stakeholders to support students' academic progress and goals and makes adjustments as needed.
Collaboratively plan and delivers effective comprehensive counseling, activities and/or experiences to enhance students' and parents/guardians' awareness of future options to include college, career and education and resources based on data and makes adjustments as needed.
Provide culturally responsive school counseling activities that promote student learning, achievement, and well-being.
Collaborate across curricular areas to integrate comprehensive counseling lessons into content area curriculum.
Services are performed in a standard office or classroom environment. Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
Personal Work Relationships
This position reports directly to and is supervised by the Principal or administrative designee. The incumbent works collaboratively and independently with multiple stakeholder groups including students, parents/guardians school staff, school/District based decision making teams, and a variety of community representatives (e.g., college representatives, employers, social services agencies) to help students identify opportunities and solve problems. The Austin Independent School District, as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression or any other basis protected by law in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment decisions.