High School Counselor

Location: Fairfield

SECONDARY GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

High School

School Year

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive school counseling program at assigned campus. Counsel students to fully develop each student's academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of special population students. Deliver guidance curriculum in various group sizes. Educate students of skills necessary to address troublesome circumstances, support students in challenging situations, and assist students with needed resources to navigate crisis situations.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Master's degree in Counseling from an accredited college or university

* Valid Texas School Counselor certificate as required by the State Board of Education Certification

* Three years teaching experience

* Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal and preparation for post-secondary opportunities and development

* Thorough understanding of school operations

* Strong Organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Provide guidance and counseling services conducive to all students achieving their individual potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

* Provide guidance to individuals and groups of students to facilitate the development of educational goals and a post-secondary awareness plan.

* Address problems which prevent or interfere with student learning.

* Implement the school guidance and counseling program to support the district mission, goals, and plans.

* Provide consultation to school administrators, teachers, staff, students and parents regarding the personal social and emotional needs of students.

* Provide individual / group counseling for at-risk students.

* Provide support for new and returning students.

* Raise the level of understanding among all staff about SEL-based approaches for working with individual students.

* Interpret test results and other assessment data to guide students in individual goal setting and planning.

* Compile, maintain and file reports, records, and other documents as required.

* Partipate in planning and evaluation of campus standardized testing program.

* Maintain confidentiality of student assessment.

For more information, please contact Principal Sonya Gibson at  or by email son.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fairfield ISD is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.