Secondary School Counselor; District Wide

Secondary School Counselor (District Wide)

Open until filled after 5-day required posting. Must be fully certified for the position by 1/1/2026.

Provide, as a member of the counseling department staff, a comprehensive guidance program to students and specifically provide services to meet the special needs of the assigned caseload; consult with teachers, parents and staff to enhance their effectiveness in helping students educational, social, and personal needs; and provide support to other school educational programs.

Minimum Education/Certification:

• Masters degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas school counselor certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development
• Working knowledge of educational programs and the ability to guide students through the programs
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Excellent communications skills - verbal and written
• Ability to develop a schedule yet maintain flexibility
• Knowledge of principals of developmental guidelines
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Ability to present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations to students, parents, and district staff

• Tools/Equipment Used:
  Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals;
  Microsoft Office and various computer programs
• Posture:
  Prolonged walking, standing and/or sitting; bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion:
  Repetitive hand motions including keyboarding and writing; reaching
• Lifting:
  Lifting and carrying (less than 40 pounds)
• Environment:
  Must be able to work with frequent interruptions and maintain professional demeanor under stress; must be able to work occasional after regular work hours; some in-district travel; attend off-campus activities, meetings, professional development and functions
• Mental Demands:
  Maintain emotional control under stress; ability to problem solve and make sound judgments in a shortened period of time
• Regular attendance is an essential function.

Minimum Experience:

• Three years successful classroom teaching experience as evidenced by performance evaluations

• Consult and counsel with students, teachers, parents, and administrative staff concerning students needs in resolving personal and educational problems.
• Assist students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data.
• Maintain student records as required and protect each student’s confidentiality.
• Keep accurate documentation and records.
• Serve as liaison between school and community.
• Work with students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems such as home and family relations, health and emotional adjustment.
• Take an active role in interpreting the special education program to school personnel, parents and community agencies.
• Participate in the total school guidance program.
• Participate in continuing study and staff development activities which will improve professional skills.
• Take an active role in interpreting the schools and districts goals and objectives to students, parents, and the community.
• Counsel individual students and small groups with presenting needs and concerns.
• Use an effective referral process to assist students and others to use special programs and services.
• Develop, implement and teach the district developmental guidance curriculum.
• Collaborate with other school and district staff to design and/or administer testing and appraisal programs for students.
• Abide by State and Federal laws, District policies, campus expectations and Texas Educator Code of Ethics.
• Perform such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned.

• Tracey Morman, Prog. Director Guidance
• Education Support Center, Phone:
• Email: tracey.morman

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Primary and Secondary Education

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