Guidance Counselor- Secondary; San Angelo

Guidance Counselor
- Secondary (San Angelo)

Texas Leadership SA MIDDLE SCHOOL - San Angelo, Texas

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Posted:
Apr 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Immediately

Job Title:

Guidance Counselor – Secondary

Department:
Education

Reports To:

Campus Principal

FLSA Status:
Exempt/12 months

GENERAL

PURPOSE:

Provide guidance and counseling services conducive to all students achieving their individual potential academically, socially, and emotionally. The position is also responsible for coordinating standardized testing for the campuses s/he is responsible for as well as working with students and parents to develop educational and occupational academic plans. The guidance counselor will assist the lead campus administrator in developing a master schedule for the upcoming academic year, as needed or directed.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties are NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. May be required to work with at-risk students.

• Collaborate with the School Director and Campus Principal to develop a written guidance plan outlining specific areas of responsibility, annual school guidance program goals, and activities for attaining goals.
• Redesign and update the yearly High School course catalog to include:
  • Guidance for specific, grade-level planning.
  • Guide students to an understanding of the importance and relevance of endorsements as prescribed by the TEA.
  • Pathways and endorsements individualized for each grade level.
  • Guidance for students and parents to build a solid and fitting high school plan.
  • Various/general employment pathways and appropriate post-secondary educational requirements.
  • Opportunities for aptitude assessments where students and parents gain an understanding of where a student’s gifts, strengths or talents may lie.
• Meet individually with incoming freshmen to solidify IGP’s and re-visit as needed.
• Provide opportunities for incoming freshmen to understand the classes and programs that are offered, possibly during an orientation where all department heads are present.
• Provide scholarship information and opportunities where help or guidance is available; possibly with college/university/industry professionals guiding to successful award.
• Host military recruiting personnel and allow students time to understand opportunities and education offered through the various military branches.
• Coordinate the administration of the standardized testing program for the campus and interpret results for students, parents, and professional personnel.
• Consult with teachers and other staff members to promote maximum learning in the classroom.
• Demonstrate skill in coaching staff and teachers, provide technical assistance to instructional staff concerning counseling and guidance.
• Collaborate with teachers and administration to develop student improvement plans to assist students in reaching their academic potential.
• Work with teachers to develop student improvement plans that will assist students in developing their academic potential.
• Develop a guidance plan incorporating academic success, personal/social growth, and college and career information.
• Promote and support efforts to help each student develop problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school policies for public school guidance and counseling.
• Keep informed of graduation requirements and TLCA curriculum.
• Demonstrate responsibility for the accurate certification of graduation requirements including state testing for assigned students.
• Works with the School Director and Campus Principal to develop a master schedule and create student schedules.

• Develop long-range and short-range plans for a complete guidance program based on the needs and expectations of the populations to be served.
• Collaborate with campus administration on crisis management planning.
• Provide staff training as assigned.

• Assist students in learning…