Risk Counselor; Title-Funded - Middle- School Year 2025-2026; Anticipated

Position: At-Risk Counselor (Title-Funded) - Middle- School Year 2025-2026 (Anticipated Vacancies)
Position Type:

Certified Professional/Middle

Date Posted:

1/7/2025

Location:

Anticipated Vacancies

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Spring Branch Independent School District

Job Description

At-Risk Counselor (Title Funded) - Middle School

Job Title:

At-Risk Counselor (Title Funded) - Middle School

Reports To:

Building Principal Classification:
Professional Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt Days: 195 Salary:
See Compensation Plan for Administrative/Professional Pay Plan, Pay Grade 104

Contract:

Probationary/Term Date Revised: 2/10/2024 Primary

Purpose:

Work with school faculty, staff, at-risk students, parents and community to plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program. Counsel at-risk students to fully develop each student's academic, career, personal and social abilities and address the needs of special population students. Understand dynamics required for working with at-risk students and implements strategies to ensure success. Qualifications/

Skills:

Education/Certification:

* Master's degree in guidance counseling.

* Valid Texas counseling certificate or counseling certificate from out of state appropriate for position.

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.

* Bilingual preferred.

Experience:

* Two years teaching experience.

Major Duties and

Responsibilities:
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.

* Coordinate opportunities for students to recuperate lost credits in an optimal environment, including the possibility of night school, curriculum labs and virtual school.

* Work with teachers to clarify lab classes vs. traditional expectations and procedures.

* Provide teachers with all documentation related to 504 and Special Education accommodations and clarify specific needs of students.

* Transition focus-freshmen orientation camp.

Counseling:

* Counsel individual students and small groups with presenting needs and concerns.

* 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 specials programs and services.

* Handle student adjustment issues.

* Meet individually with students struggling with virtual courses.

Classroom Management and Organization:

* Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students.

* Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

* Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.

* Assist in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.

Communication:

* Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals and teachers.

* Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents and community members.

* Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Professional Growth and Development:

* Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.

* Keep informed of and comply with state, district and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.

* Compile, maintain and file all physical and computerizes reports, records and other documents required.

* Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Other:

* Perform other duties…