Elementary At-Risk Counselor: Empower Students & Families

Spring Branch Independent School District

Job Description

At-Risk Counselor (Title-Funded) - Elementary

Qualifications/

Skills:

• Master's degree in guidance counseling.
• Valid Texas counseling certificate or counseling certificate from out of state appropriate for position.

Spring Branch Independent School District



Job Description

At-Risk Counselor (Title-Funded) - Elementary

Job Title:At-Risk Counselor (Title-Funded) - ElementaryReports To:Building PrincipalClassification:ProfessionalWage/Hour Status:ExemptDays:195Salary:See Compensation Plan for Administrative/Professional Pay Plan, Pay Grade 104Contract:Probationary/TermDate Revised:2/10/2024Primary 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 as assigned.

Supervisory

Responsibilities:NoneEquipment Used:Computer, ACTIV Board, copy machine and audio visual machines.Working Conditions:

Mental Demands

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• This position requires regular in-person interaction with the…