QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification Required:

Master's Degree Texas School Counselor's Certification

Experience:

Preferred:

Two years of teaching/counseling experience

Technology Proficiency : Level 2 (applied use of)

Computer operations Software productivity tools (i.e., Microsoft Office) Email Printers Job-related financial and student management systems Multimedia tools Electronic file management Technology Applications TEKS District Acceptable Use of Policy and Technology Ethics/Etiquette

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledgeable of history, legal, and ethical issues regarding counseling Knowledgeable of processes for implementing an academic developmental guidance program Knowledgeable of the normal growth and development of children and youth Knowledgeable of counseling theory (both academic and occupational) and methods of delivery Communicates effectively in oral and written forms Works and relates positively with others FUNCTION:

The school counselor is to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive school counseling program at an assigned campus. The school counselor advocates for and supports all students in their personal, social, academic and career development. This is accomplished 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; responsive student support during crisis situations; consultation and coordination activities to support student success, and effective interpretation of student assessment data.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIREMENTS:

Guidance Curriculum

Plan, organize, implement, and deliver structured group lessons according to the district's guidance curriculum to improve students' interpersonal and intrapersonal effectiveness, personal health and safety, post-secondary planning and readiness, and other developmental needs. Teach the school guidance curriculum components through the use of effective instructional strategies and planned structured groups considering diverse student populations and needs for differentiated instruction. Work with students, staff, parents or guardians, and the community to identify priorities where students will be served through the guidance curriculum component. Collaborate across curricular areas to integrate guidance lessons into content area curriculum. Create a balanced curriculum by using well-planned and intentional activities and materials, incorporating guest speakers, and offering engaging delivery techniques, including technology tools. Organize school wide activities to promote and encourage a college and career readiness culture including career and strength-based interest inventories and providing college and career resources to students.

Individual Planning

Create school counseling services that are developmental and age appropriate and provide resources that highlight related topics to students, teachers, and administrators. Assist individual students and their parents or guardians in monitoring their academic, career, personal, and social development as they progress in school. Act as a student advocate, leader, collaborator, and systems change agent. Advocate for a school environment that acknowledges and respects diversity and ensures equitable access and placement in courses and programs for minority, disenfranchised, homeless, and other special populations. Interpret standardized test results, offer career development activities, provide strategies for grade level transition, and guide students in individual goal setting and planning including creating and reviewing personal graduation plans and providing information about post-secondary opportunities, including financial aid availability and requirements.

Responsive Services

Use accepted theories and effective techniques of developmental guidance to respond to problematic or critical incidents to support students and offer services in time of need. Use preventive activities to remove barriers that interfere with a student's educational career, personal, and social development. Implement remediation practices to assist students in coping with problem situations or unwise choices. Identify precipitating and antecedent factors, effective and ineffective approaches to dealing with the circumstances, and provide feedback to guide future decisions. Use specialized skills to support students in crisis situations requiring immediate response. Maintain a healthy and safe school environment collaborating with district staff, parents or guardians, and local officials. Provide continued support to students in need through individual counseling, small group counseling, consultation, or referral to services outside the school or district. Serve as an impartial, non-reporting resource for interpersonal conflicts and discourse involving two or more students, including accusations of bullying. Implements effective referral procedures to facilitate the use of special programs and services within the school and outside community resources.

System Support

Collect, summarize, and interpret data to plan, create interventions, guide students, and address specific student needs. Participate in campus-based school improvement planning and goal setting. Informs and consults with the counseling program advisory council in its role in planning and implementing the counseling program. Conduct an annual program audit to inform accountability, action plans, time management and systemic change. Collaborates with administration in the coordination and implementation of school programs that address students' educational, career, personal and social development. Clearly articulate and communicate the counseling program's management system and related program action plans to campus and district staff, parents or guardians, and the community. Provides system support component activities through effective school counseling program management and support for other educational programs. Provide parent or guardian and staff training and consultation to foster student educational, career, personal and social development. Participate in staff development and continuing education opportunities to improve job­ related skills and research to identify best practices in implementing a comprehensive school counseling program. Other Related Duties Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations Adhere to legal, ethical, and professional standards for school counselors including current professional standards of competence and practice. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Performs other related comprehensive school counseling program assignments.

Pursue Professional Growth

Attends TEAs, PLCs, and CCISO Professional Development Programs Attends relevant workshops and conferences sponsored by professional organizations Accepts and uses constructive criticism to enhance self-development and job performance Improves performance by keeping informed of current theories, practices, issues, and trends related to education, guidance, and counseling

Physical/Mental Capabilities & Working Conditions:

Communicate effectively (verbal and written) Maintain professional and emotional composure Promote a positive and caring environment Work with and respond consistently and equitably to all personnel, students, and parents/guardians Communicate and support expectations that are consistent with district counseling program objectives. Understands and publicly supports district and campus-level policies, procedures, and practices Maintains confidentiality Ability to receive and convey information and/or instruction from internal/external customers through spoken expression Ability to manipulate tools/equipment/keyboards Ability to perform work while standing and/or walking for extended periods of up to 8 hours a day Ability to see detailed information, naturally or with correction Works in an office environment is a consideration Must be able to lift 25 pounds, without assistance and, on occasion, repetitively Works in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions Maintains emotional control under stress  The preceding statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. 

EVALUATION:

Annual performance evaluation is based on standards in TEC 33.006 related to the job description.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

Job Description Revised June 11, 2024

REPORTS TO/SUPERVISES:

Campus Principal

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