Student Advisor - High School Program

Job Description

Job Title:
Student Advisor – High School Program

Retirees of the Texas Teachers Retirement System may apply. Consistent with district policy SD-7.17 “Employment of Retirees,” selected applicants are responsible for reimbursing the district, through payroll deduction, for the current rate of all TRS pension or TRS Care surcharges. As of September 1, 2025, the TRS pension surcharge rate is 16.5% and the TRS Care surcharge is $535/month.

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Group: A45 Salary Plan

Primary

Purpose:

To provide student support and enhance student achievement by appropriately advising, assessing and enrolling students into high school, academic, life skills and career and technical education programs. Support to include providing campus orientation to new students and developing college and career pathways with students.

Education/Certification/

Experience:

Master’s degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Standard School Counselor certificate issued by SBEC or University approval for issuance of an Intern or Probationary School Counselor certificate. This position requires personal technology that will enable the completion of job duties and responsibilities when working remotely.

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey ideas and instructions clearly and concisely. Knowledge of school district organization, operations, policies, and procedures. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Ability to organize and maintain accurate records. Ability to demonstrate effectiveness as a professional role model.

• Identify, assess, and enroll students in programming most conducive to their educational needs.
• Maintain a suitable number of students per class by placing students in appropriate programs.
• Support district-wide goals and objectives for school and organizational climate and comply with district policies in the placement of students.
• Provide teachers and students with effective resources and assessments for college and career planning, development and readiness.
• Advise students regarding educational decisions, to include dual enrollment, and disseminate program information.
• Maintain status as State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) and General Educational Development (GED) examiner, and other assessments as determined appropriate and coordinate the campus testing program.
• Develop working relationships with teachers and assist them in effectively addressing student misconduct.
• Assist the principal with campus leadership to include but not limited to providing professional development, represent campus at TDCJ and/or WSD meetings, monitoring campus accountability and Campus Improvement Plan development and monitoring.
• Serve as representative of administration, as appropriate, for Admission, Review and Dismissal committees and any other committees determining student placement.
• Serve cooperatively with unit Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) administration and staff and postsecondary education program staff.
• Attend and participate in staff development provided by the district and other agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

May supervise activities of the Testing Specialist, Testing Clerk, and Intake (Admin) Clerk at the discretion of the principal.

Mental Demands: Ability to communicate (verbal and written), ability to instruct, ability to speak, ability to reason,…