Middle School Counselor; Temporary

Position: Middle School Counselor (Temporary)

This posting is temporary for the remainder of the 25/26 school year.

Viable candidate will hold a TSPC license with an counseling endorsement or the ability to obtain one.

When applying, please include the following:

• On-line application
• Resume
• Cover letter
• At least 3 current letters of reference
• Unofficial transcripts

JOB SUMMARY

The Counselor will provide guidance to students in the development and implementation of appropriate educational plans. Assists students in dealing with special problems and needs as well as the development of personal/social behaviors. This person will also provide students with skills to formulate tentative career goals.

WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS

• Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Have regular and punctual attendance.
• Confer regularly with immediate supervisor.
• Follow all district policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
• Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, or district patrons.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

The competent counselor will provide counseling services.

• Conduct timely individual counseling sessions as requested by students, staff, or parents.
• Provide group counseling options for designated students.
• Facilitate communication between student, parent, and staff.
• Clarify goals and move toward appropriate solutions.
• Monitor and evaluate to assure agreements are met.
• Provide immediate counseling for students in crisis.

Provide individual/special services.

• Provide counseling services for handicapped students.
• Communicate with school and community resources as an advocate for students with special needs.
• Refer students/parents with special needs to appropriate agencies.
• Inform special needs students of alternative sources of education and services.
• Schedule regular classroom guidance sessions as appropriate.
• Design and participate in orientation activities, especially at the transition levels, and for students transferring into the District.
• Administer and interpret a variety of assessment instruments.

Provide appropriate scheduling information (Secondary Counselor).

• Demonstrate an awareness of curriculum offerings sufficient to assist students in attaining graduation requirements.
• Assess student schedules and provide appropriate guidance to insure the attainment of individual student goals and needs.
• Assist in the forecasting and registration process.

Provide career guidance (Secondary Counselor).

• Make students aware of career/job opportunities, their characteristics, their requirements, and necessary career planning.
• Assist students to develop habits, attitudes, and skills for successful job acquisition and job retention.
• Assist students/parents in achieving financial assistance for career/educational objectives.

Perform other related duties as assigned by the principal and/or superintendent.

• Perform duties in accordance with the District Policy and terms set forth in the negotiated agreement.
• Assist in the enforcement of school and School District rules and policies.
• Assume a share of the responsibility for non-classroom student activities within the assigned work day.

Maintain an ongoing personal program of professional growth and development.

• Develop and implement annually an approved plan for professional growth and development.
• Identify and request to attend professional workshop activities intended to increase the teacher’s instructional effectiveness.
• Participate in District-sponsored service offerings appropriate assignments.

Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment.

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