Counselor - Special Ed

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GOOSE CREEK CISD JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

School Counselor•Special Education

FLSA CLASSIFICATION

Exempt

REPORT TO

Special Education DirectorCoordinator

PAY GRADE

ADM Days

LOCATION

Districtwide

DATE REVISED

May ___________________________________________________________________________

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Plan, implement, and evaluate the District's comprehensive program guidance, including counseling services in area assignment. Use a planning process to define needs and priorities population served. Provide a proactive, developmental guidance program for all students to maximize personal growth, development, and post-secondary opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS

EducationCertification:

Master's degree in Guidance and Counseling Valid Texas counselor's certificate Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) required Special Education Certification preferred

Special KnowledgeSkills:

Knowledge counseling procedures, student appraisal, and preparation for post-secondary opportunities and development Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to speak Spanish preferred

Experience:

Three years teaching experience Special Education teaching experience preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Program Management . Effectively plan and implement the District's balanced comprehensive counseling program which includes Guidance Curriculum, Responsive Services, Individual Planning, and System Support components. . Collaborate with school personnel, students, parents, and the community to plan implement, evaluate, and promote continuous improvement a developmental guidance and counseling program. . Evaluate and promote continuous improvement the balanced comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program. GuidanceCounseling . Plan structured lessons to deliver individual counseling and group counseling sessions in accordance with students' developmental needs and IEP goals andor objectives

GOOSE CREEK CISD JOB DESCRIPTION

. Provide guidance to individuals and groups students that facilitate the development of educational goals and a post-secondary awareness plan. . Assist teachers in understanding student behavior and socialemotional needs as they relate to classroom learning and the student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP). . Assist in conferences with teacher-student, teacher-parent, and teacher-student-parent. . Use accepted theories and effective techniques to promote career, educational, personal, and social development students. CoordinationStudent Assessment . Coordinate people and other resources in the school, home, and community to promote student success. . Complete Counseling Assessments for counseling services and Threat Assessments as required. . 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 required. . Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board Education rule, and local board policy in the area guidance and counseling. . Write appropriate counseling goals and objectives, and attend any staffings and ARD meetings. . Maintain and update progress reports. Professional Behavior . Demonstrate professionalism, including a commitment to professional development. . Advocate for a school environment that acknowledges and respects diversity. . Establish and maintain professional relationships with administrators, teachers, other school personnel, parents, and community members. . Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents. . Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission the school district. Student Management . Develop and maintain effective relationships with students and parents. . Facilitate adjustment new students to school. . Assist students in understanding appropriate behavior and behavior management skills at the elementary school level. Consultation . Consult with school personnel, parents, and other community members to promote understanding student development, individual behavior, the student environment, and human relationships.

GOOSE CREEK CISD JOB DESCRIPTION

. Collaboratively provide professional expertise to advocate for individual students and specific groups students. . Serve as a member the campus student support team and campus crisis team. . Demonstrate awareness district-community needs and initiate activities to meet those identified needs. . Articulate the District's mission and goals in the area counseling to the community and solicit support in realizing the mission. . Adhere to legal standards including school board policies. . Adhere to state, district, and campus standards, regulations, and procedures. . Shows commitment to current professional standards competence and practice. . Promote and follow ethical standards for school counselors. . Demonstrate professional and responsible work habits. . Use professional written and oral communication and interpersonal skills. . Perform any other duties assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

WORKING CONDITIONS

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); ability to instruct; maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical DemandsEnvironmental Factors:

Exposure to childhood communicable diseases; good general health and stamina needed ____________________________________________________________________________________ The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

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xc: Personnel File Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator who fully and actively supports equal access for people, regardless race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, disability or genetic information. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. Displaying ADM•Counselor•Special Education•.pdf.