Counselor

Counselors provide for the academic, social/emotional, and career needs of each student through classroom guidance lessons, individual services, and system support. Additionally, counselors serve as part of the leadership team at each campus, collaborating with parents, faculty and staff. Responsibilities and Duties Assist and collaborate with the Department of Guidance and Counseling in the implementation of the District guidance and counseling plan, including the establishment of short and long term counseling goals. Collect and submit counselor data at both the campus and Central Office. Plan, implement, and evaluate a balanced comprehensive developmental guidance program at each campus to serve all students, including special needs students. Coordinate ongoing drug awareness programs, assist in student achievement through individual and/or group counseling and practice in the development and implementation of in-service and public relations programs. Assist the Testing Coordinator and Principal with the various mandated tests. Prepared for post-secondary work (high school), and/or increase the number of students transitioning from one grade level to the next (all levels). Establish and assist in the vertical alignment of the counseling program PK-8. Establish and integrate a character education component at all La Fe Preparatory School. Document student audits, to include SPED, CTE, and ELL coding. Collaborate with campus administrators, other counselors, mental health and social agencies, parents and students in providing consistency and continuity in the guidance and counseling program. Participate in a minimum of four professional development trainings yearly as provided for and requested by the Department of Guidance and Counseling, to include Career Clusters/Career Pathways; SPED, ELL and G/T yearly updates; counseling topics, such as bullying, abuse/neglect, suicide prevention and intervention, student audits/PGP maintenance and other cogent topics as needed. Proactively facilitate strategies on ADHD, classroom management, 504, and counselor /CIS roles/duties in collaboration with appropriate academic departments. Serve as part of the Campus Crisis Management Team/Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) Accept responsibility for personal improvement and professional growth. Attendance of the work site is required to meet essential functions of the job. Other Responsibilities Participate in professional development activities as required by the District. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties; support District/department goals and follow District policies and procedures. Maintain a professional code of ethics and perform other duties. Perform other duties as assigned Physical and Mental Job Requirements Maintains emotional control under stress; occasional prolonged and irregular hours; occasional district wide and state travel. Required Skills Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development Excellent organizational communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to instruct and manage their behavior Dedicated to the vision of the parent organization, Centro de Salud Familiar La Fe, Inc. and the La Fe Preparatory School. Understanding of the history and culture of the Segundo Barrio Required Education Master's degree

Valid Texas School Counselor Certificate Desired Experience Benefits:

Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Supplemental insurance Paid time off Company paid life insurance coverage