Professional School Counselor High School LEAD 24-25

2 weeks ago


Sugar Land, United States Fort Bend ISD Full time
Job Overview
The Lead Professional School Counselor High School will provide counseling services to assist students in maximizing their educational experience.The incumbent will provide strong leadership, program management, guidance, and direction to school counselors in the development and implementation of the campus Developmental Guidance and Counseling Program and the district College and Career Readiness (CCR) Plan, consistent with district and school-identified needs, goals and objectives. The Lead Counselor will act as the coordinator of the campus counseling staff and liaison between the campus and central administration.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Guidance Curriculum

  • Provide classroom guidance lessons for all grade levels as determined by district expectations and campus needs in alignment with the Texas Education Code (TEC), The Texas Developmental Guidance Model, and The American School Counseling Association (ASCA); maintain a monthly calendar of guidance activities to be made available to campus staff
  • Develop and implement college and career readiness activities for all students throughout the year to include implementation of SchooLinks scope and sequence and Career Days/Fairs
Responsive Services
  • Develop behavioral interventions to be delivered in the classroom; implement behavioral interventions individually or in small groups in collaboration with teachers, as needed
  • Counsel students individually or in groups regarding presenting concerns, respond to students who are in crisis, assist students with transitions (8th to 9th, returning from DAEP/JJAEP etc.), inform supervisors of student threats to themselves and/or other students, and participate in campus and district crisis intervention response teams
  • Consult through conferences, phone calls, and individual meetings with various stakeholders including teachers, parents, administrators, school psychologists, diagnosticians, nurses, and other professionals, and identify and disseminate information about appropriate community resources
  • Initiate and/or assist other campus staff in making referrals to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS) and respond to requests for additional information from TDFPS
Individual Planning
  • Counsel students individually regarding problem-solving, study skills, building positive relationships, decision-making skills, academic growth and responsibility, communication skills, and appropriate social behavior, as well as assist students in career exploration and development, and the process leading to appropriate post-secondary educational placement, available scholarships and financial aid, and other resources
  • Provide consultation services as needed regarding student needs by participating in various campus team meetings (i.e., instructional support teams, 504, ARDs, Gifted and Talented)
  • Assist with the testing and identification of students referred for the Gifted and Talented program, and in the interpretation of standardized test data and cumulative records to develop realistic goals for students, and assist in developing Accelerated Instructional Plans (AIPs) and Personal Graduation Plans (PGPs)
  • Guide students in the selection of courses (all levels), endorsements, completion of 4-year high school plans (secondary) and timely credit recovery options as needed (secondary)
System Support
  • Maintain accurate records of progress toward graduation which may include interpreting/evaluating records from out-of-state and out-of-country schools, assist with transfer of student records and provide transition services for students
  • and their parents, and develop and maintain student logs and collect relevant student data to support the developmental guidance program
  • Provide direction, consultation, and training services for teachers, parents, and other relevant staff related to classroom/student management, social/emotional development of children, effective teacher-parent communication, and college and career readiness
  • Contribute to district and campus leadership teams as appropriate, counseling webpage on the campus website, and support campus programs and special events
  • Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action and stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality staff development opportunities for personal and professional growth including mandatory district-provided training
Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Manage the campus counseling department including the assignment of counselor duties and responsibilities to ensure efficient, streamlined systems of operation and effective use of appropriate program resources
  • Communicate and collaborate with campus leadership to support the implementation of the Developmental Guidance and Counseling Program (DGCP) including analyzing data for the purpose of continuous improvement
  • Train, monitor, and provide feedback to counselors and assist staff with ways to improve their job performance; assist the principal in the counselor evaluation process
  • Develop and publish yearly and weekly campus guidance calendars and manage the campus counseling website
  • Oversee all documents, memos, and correspondence preparation including the development of weekly counseling department agendas, transcript profiles (HS), and student handbooks
  • Serve as SchooLinks Site Coordinator (MS) or co-coordinator with CCRA (HS)
  • Gather, analyze and monitor statistical data on student programs (i.e. 504, IMPACT, At-Risk, ELL, AP Potential, AP Minority and Gender Equity enrollment data, AVID Data, drop-outs, CCR District Plan Targeted Measures)
  • Represent the counseling department at all district lead counselor meetings, administrative team meetings, department chair meetings, middle school vertical team meetings, and other required meetings
  • Assist administration as needed with the planning and organizing of special recognition events i.e. graduation, awards assemblies, community service awards.
  • Assist administration with Master schedule conflicts as needed
  • Implement a comprehensive plan for test interpretation of college readiness assessments (PSAT, AP etc.) to staff, parents and students.
  • At the high school level, evaluate all foreign transcripts of incoming students and communicate credits and grades earned to the registrar to build official high school transcript
  • Coordinate and facilitate the transfer of records and transition services


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