Counselor, EL

Primary

Purpose:

Plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive program of guidance, including counseling services to school assigned. Use a planning process to define needs and priorities of population served. Provide a proactive, developmental guidance program for all students to maximize personal growth and development.

• Education/Certification:
  
  Master's Degree in guidance and counseling
  Valid Texas Counseling Certification
  Valid Texas Teaching Certification, preferred
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development
  Excellent organizational, communication and intrapersonal skills
  Ability to interpret policy, procedures and data
  Demonstration of counseling and guidance leadership
  Ability to assist with instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 3 years of successful teaching and/or counseling experience preferred

• Tools/Equipment Used:
  Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
• Posture:
  Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion:
  Frequent walking
• Lifting:
  Occasional light lifting and carrying (15-45 pounds)
• Environment:
  Work inside, may work outside
• Mental Demands:
  Maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours