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School Counselor

2 months ago

McAllen, United States McAllen Independent School District Full time
Location

Work Days

Status

Wilson Elementary School

190

Filled

Travis Middle School

201

Garza Elementary School

190

Filled

Seguin Elementary School

190

Filled

Instruction & Guidance Center

201

Filled

Brown Middle School

201

Filled

Gonzalez Elementary School

190

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive program of guidance, including counseling services to assigned school; use a planning process to define needs and priorities of populations served; provide a proactive developmental guidance program for all students to maximize personal growth and development; to promote a positive working relationship, among and between staff and the schools, by establishing a climate conducive to open communication and productive work. Funded by ESSER with the primary purpose of supporting grant activities aimed at improving student academic success.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Master's Degree, required

Texas Counselor's Certificate, required

Texas Teaching Certificate, required

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of counseling procedures; communicate effectively (verbal and written); utilize effective interpersonal skills; possess effective organizational and presentation skills; interpret data, federal and state laws and policies; basic computer skills

Experience:

Experience as a classroom teacher required

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  1. Plan and implement the school guidance and counseling program to meet identified needs.
  1. Provide guidance and counseling to individuals and groups of students related to their personal needs.
  1. Provide guidance and counseling to students in need of counseling interventions.
  1. Guide students in learning new skills and concepts that positively impact behavior by providing practice, reinforcement, assessment for understanding, and feedback.
  1. Provide individual and group counseling and/or consultation services.
  1. Teach the emotional intelligence district curriculum in conjunction with teachers and guidance counselors through individual, group and/or classroom activities.
  1. Consult with parents, administrators, school personnel, or students about students' educational, personal, and social-emotional needs through conferences, phone calls, and home visits.
  1. Use an effective referral process to work cooperatively with school, community, and resource persons to assist students.
  1. Serve on campus committees that address student needs.
  1. Evaluate and compile data on referred students to determine eligibility for counseling as a related service.
  1. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other required documents promptly and efficiently.
  1. Pursue professional growth by participating in appropriate in-service opportunities and keep abreast of educational changes and developments as reflected in research, literature, and best practices.
  1. Coordinate with staff and provide input regarding students' social emotional needs.
  1. Foster collaborative educational efforts among staff by supporting the district's philosophy, mission, and commitment to emotional intelligence development.
  1. Keep the principal informed regarding the status of all projects or initiatives undertaken and of directives or requests received internally or externally
  1. Use accepted theories and techniques appropriate to school counseling.
  1. Adhere to ethical and legal standards.
  1. Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
  1. Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

Working Days: ES-190 / MS-201 / HS-203

Daily Rate pay range:

Minimum: $290.23

Maximum: $413.35

Note: Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.