School Counselor

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive program of guidance for the school assigned, including counseling services.
• Provide a proactive, developmental guidance program to encourage all students to maximize personal growth and development.
• Teach school developmental guidance curriculum to students.
• Help teachers incorporate guidance-related information into existing curriculum.
• Provide guidance to individuals and groups of students to develop educational plans and career awareness.
• Counsel individuals and small groups about their concerns.
• Consult parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant personnel to enhance their work with students.
• Work with school personnel and district residents to obtain resources for students.
• Use an effective referral process to help students and others access special programs and services.
• Participate in planning and evaluation of the campus standardized testing program.
• Interpret test and other appraisal results appropriately.
• Plan school guidance and counseling programs to ensure they meet identified needs.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the guidance program and make changes based on findings.
• Compile, maintain, and file all required reports, records, and other documents.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and board policy in the guidance and counseling area.
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.
• Report to work in a timely manner according to the assigned schedule.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor or other administrators that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.

• A master s degree in guidance and counseling.
• Valid Texas counseling certificate.
• Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
• Teaching experience preferred.

• Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive program of guidance for the school assigned, including counseling services.
• Provide a proactive, developmental guidance program to encourage all students to maximize personal growth and development.
• Teach school developmental guidance curriculum to students.
• Help teachers incorporate guidance-related information into existing curriculum.
• Provide guidance to individuals and groups of students to develop educational plans and career awareness.
• Counsel individuals and small groups about their concerns.
• Consult parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant personnel to enhance their work with students.
• Work with school personnel and district residents to obtain resources for students.
• Use an effective referral process to help students and others access special programs and services.
• Participate in planning and evaluation of the campus standardized testing program.
• Interpret test and other appraisal results appropriately.
• Plan school guidance and counseling programs to ensure they meet identified needs.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the guidance program and make changes based on findings.
• Compile, maintain, and file all required reports, records, and other documents.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and board policy in the guidance and counseling area.
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.
• Report to work in a timely manner according to the assigned schedule.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor or other administrators that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.

• Salary Type:
  Hourly
• Salary Min: $40
• Salary Max: $45
• Currency Type: USD