Counselor, Elementary

Counselor, Elementary

Advocate for and support all students in their personal, social, academic and career development through a variety of approaches including, but not limited to, delivery of guidance curriculum in various group sizes to support student development; individual and group counseling; individual student planning and goal-setting activities; consultation and coordination activities to support student success, and effective interpretation of student assessment data.

Serve on the campus Response to Intervention (Rtl) team to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive program of services including counseling services for students identified at risk.

Education/

Certifications:

• Master's degree in counseling
• Valid Texas school counselor certification
• Interested applicants not yet meeting the above requirements must provide proof of the following:
• completion of a minimum of 24 graduate-level hours with 12 hours in guidance and counseling
• ability to earn a master's degree in counseling and SBEC school counselor certification within one calendar year (as demonstrated by a Certification Deficiency Plan) and
• full eligibility for an Emergency Permit from TEA.

Experience:

Minimum of two creditable years of teaching experience (preferred)

Able to:

• Communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Demonstrate organizational adeptness
• Maintain professional and emotional composure
• Promote a positive, caring environment
• Interpret policies and procedures
• Support expectations consistent with district counseling program objectives

Knowledge of:

• Appropriate interventions to meet the needs of at-risk students
• State identified at-risk criteria
• Community agencies and support services for at-risk students

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None