MS Counselor

Primary

Purpose:

The school counselor will lead a developmental comprehensive school counseling program that supports students as they fully develop their own academic, career, personal, and social abilities.

Education/Certification:

* Master's degree in school counseling.

* Valid Texas school counseling certificate.

Experience/Other Requirements:

* Two years of teaching experience is preferred.

* A personal cell phone is required to handle district related business, including after hours or when away from the office on district business.

Special Knowledge and

Skills:

* Utilize data and collaborate with students, parents, faculty and staff, and community members to plan, implement, evaluate, and adjust a balanced Comprehensive School Counseling Program that includes a Guidance Curriculum, Responsive Services, Individual Planning, and System Support.

* Exceptional organizational skills with an ability to foster a collaborative culture through advanced interpersonal skills and reflective professional practices.

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Program Management

* Organize and oversee a counseling school advisory program via collaboration with students, parents, school personnel, and community members.

* Manage human, fiscal, and other resources effectively.

Guidance Curriculum

* Use accepted counseling theories to develop, deliver, and evaluate engaging developmental classroom guidance lessons.

* Involve students, parents, and school personnel to promote an effective guidance curriculum.

* Guide individual students and groups of students as they develop educational plans and career awareness.

* Provide students with transitional services between educational levels and settings.

Counseling

* Deliver evidence-based individual and small group counseling theories tailored to varied student needs, encompassing developmental, preventative, remedial, and crisis support.

* Provide appropriate and timely followup.

Consultation

* Collaborate with parents, school staff, and community members to promote student success and foster an understanding of human relations, child development, behavior, cultural context, and environment.

Coordination

* Coordinate school, home, and community resources to promote student success through effective referral processes to relevant programs and services.

Student Assessment

* Collaborate with students, parents, and campus staff to interpret assessment data and guide students to set goals and plan for the future.

Leadership and Advocacy

* Utilize advocacy and leadership skills to remove barriers to the personal and academic success of students.

* Enhance the learning environment so the school remains responsive to the personal, emotional, social, and academic needs of all students.

Professionalism

* Promote and follow school counseling ethical standards.

* Engage in reflective practices and participate in professional development to directly improve skills and knowledge related to a professional school counselor.

* Establish and maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders.

* Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and Board Policy.

* Follow district and campus procedures.

* Perform other duties as assigned.