An Academic or Guidance Counselor provides guidance to students in elementary, middle and high schools to help them succeed academically and socially. Works with school teachers and administrators to address problems that affect student performance, and identifies resources for students and families. Helps high school students to plan academic course work and advises on the college search and application process.
Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive developmental guidance counseling program at the assigned campus. Counsel students to fully develop each student's academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of special population students.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Master's degree in counseling from an accredited college or university Valid Texas school counselor certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of counseling procedures, 504, and dyslexia. Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to support students and manage their behavior Ability to present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations to students, parents, and district staff
Experience:
Two years creditable experience as a classroom teacher School counseling experience preferred
Leadership Skills:
An expert listener A risk taker A capacity builder Actively supports learning that comes from failure Able to inspire and connect others Ability to adjust and be flexible to a multitude of situations in the school environment Models empathy
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Guidance Plan and conduct structured group lessons to deliver the campus guidance curriculum effectively and in accordance with students developmental needs. Collaborate with teachers who teach guidance-related curriculum. Use accepted theories and effective techniques of developmental guidance to counsel individual students, small groups of students, and parents to plan, monitor, and manage a student's own personal and social development. Provide preventive, remedial, and crisis counseling needed. Serve as an impartial, non-reporting resource for interpersonal conflicts and discourse involving two or more students, including accusations of bullying. Consultation Coordinate school, and community resources and refer students, parents, and others to special programs and services as needed. State and Local Assessments Coordinate in conjunction with campus administrators and district testing coordinator. Programs Facilitate 504 plans. Coordinate dyslexia services in conjunction with administrators and campus dyslexia teacher. Program Management and Administration Plan, implement, evaluate, and promote continuous improvement of a balanced comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program that includes guidance curriculum, responsive services, individual planning, and system support components. Advocate for a school environment that acknowledges and respects diversity. 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. Other Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Other duties as assigned.
Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.
Posture:
Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling/ squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
Motion:
Frequent walking
Lifting:
Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior.
Environment:
Work inside, may work outside.
Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours. This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
