ES Counselor; SY - John Haley ES

Position: ES Counselor (25-26 SY) - John Haley ES

JOB TITLE: Counselor WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt REPORTS TO: Principal PAY GRADE: Counselor Salary Schedule

(195 Days - Elementary)

(205 Days - High Schools)

(220 Days - Lead Counselor)

DEPARTMENT: Assigned Campus DATE REVISED: June 2021

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive program of guidance and counseling services based on the defined needs of the population served. Provide a guidance and counseling program to assist all students in maximizing personal growth and development.

Qualifications

Minimum Education /Certification

• Master's Degree
• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate
• Valid School Counselor Certification

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of counseling procedures/techniques, student appraisal, and career development
• Knowledge of family and peer group dynamics
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Minimum Experience

• Two (2) years of teaching experience or school counseling experience as outlined by the Texas State Board of Education for out-of-state candidates.

Major Responsibilities and Duties Guidance

• Uses a planning process to define needs, priorities and program
• Implements a comprehensive and balanced
• Evaluates the effectiveness of individual activities and the overall program in meeting desired student
• Educates the school staff, parents and the community about the guidance program through a public information

Teaching Guidance Curriculum

• Outlines, in writing, a campus guidance curriculum consistent with the district's guidance program plan and tailored to campus
• Teaches guidance units

Assist Teachers in Guidance Curriculum

• Consults with administrators and teachers regarding the teacher's areas of responsibility in teaching the developmental guidance curriculum.
• Supports teachers in teaching "essential elements" identified in the SBOE Rules for Curriculum which are guidance-related.

Guide Students Through Educational Plans and Career Awareness

• Involves students in personalized educational and career
• Presents relevant information accurately and without Counseling

Individual Counseling

• Provides counseling
• Responds to students

Small Group Counseling

• Provides counseling in groups as
• Provides group counseling

Use Accepted Theories and Appropriate Techniques

• Uses accepted
• Uses effective Consultation

Consult with Parents, Teachers, Administrators and Other Persons

• Provides professional expertise collaboratively.
• Interprets information and ideas
• Advocates for Coordination

Coordinate with School and Community Personnel

• Maintains a communication system that effectively collects and disseminates information about students to other professionals as appropriate
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with other school
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with representatives of community

Use Effective Referral Process

• Accurately assesses students' and their families' needs for
• Participates actively in the process for referral of students to school/district special programs and/or services.
• Uses an effective referral process for assisting students and others to use community agencies and

Assessment

• Is knowledgeable in the principles of testing and measurement which underlie standardized testing program
• Collaborates in the planning and evaluation of the group standardized testing

Interprets Test And Other Appraisal Results

• Correctly applies principles of test and measurement to test and other appraisal results
• Interprets test and other appraisal results to school
• Interprets test and other appraisal results to students and their parents.
• Uses other sources of student data as assessment tools for the purpose of educational
• Maintains the confidentiality of student
• Ensures that the uses of student records are for the benefit of students and personnel working with those

Professionalism

• Observes ethical standards of the Texas and the American School Counselor
• Observes relevant legal

Adheres to Professional District Standards

• Pursues continuous professional growth and
• Keeps abreast of current and innovative procedures and practices in the fields of guidance and counseling and in
• Selects counselor interventions appropriate to students' issues and
• Creates an atmosphere in which confidence, understanding, and respect result in a helping
• Maintains positive working relationships with other counselors.
• Maintains professional
• Respects the integrity of the student.

Working Conditions

Must maintain emotional control and exercise reasoning and problem solving skills while under stress. Must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). Should be able to interpret procedures and analyze data for decision-making. Frequent in-district and occasional in-state or national travel. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

Safety

Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by observing safety rules and District policy, practicing the principles and skills taught in safety training, wearing personal protective equipment as required, reporting injuries and incidences immediately to supervisor, and…